10 Facts About Yasmani Copello

Yasmani Copello Escobar was born on 15 April 1987 and is a Cuban-born track and field hurdler who represents Turkey internationally.

Yasmani Copello won two silver medals in the hurdles and two relay gold medals at the ALBA Games in 2007 and 2009.

Yasmani Copello moved to Turkey in 2012 and began representing his adopted country in 2014.

Yasmani Copello began competing at national level in Cuba as a teenager in 2006.

Yasmani Copello began 2007 with a series of personal bests.

Yasmani Copello was provisionally named in the relay squad for Cuba at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but ultimately did not compete.

Yasmani Copello competing sparingly in 2010, with highlights being a second place at Cuba's Barrientos Memorial and a win at the 2010 Olimpiada Cubana.

Yasmani Copello won the 2011 Copa Cuba meet, but that proved to be his last win in his home nation.

Yasmani Copello moved to Turkey in 2012 and began competing for Fenerbahce Athletics, winning at the national club championships.

Yasmani Copello opted for Turkish nationality in October 2013, and on 30 April 2014, he became eligible to represent Turkey internationally.