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21st-century American women

1959 births

20th-century American sportswomen

Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Athletes (track and field) at the 1979 Pan American Games

Athletes (track and field) at the 1987 Pan American Games

Athletes (track and field) at the 1991 Pan American Games

Central American and Caribbean Games medalists in athletics

Competitors at the 1978 Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games gold medalists for Puerto Rico

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico alumni

Competitors at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games silver medalists for Puerto Rico

Athletes (track and field) at the 1983 Pan American Games

Competitors at the 1986 Central American and Caribbean Games

Olympic track and field athletes for Puerto Rico

Pan American Games track and field athletes for Puerto Rico

People from Patillas, Puerto Rico

Competitors at the 1981 Summer Universiade

Puerto Rican women middle-distance runners

Puerto Rican women sprinters

Angelita Lind Soliveras a.k.a. "The Angel of Puerto Rico" (born January 13, 1959) is a Puerto Rican track and field athlete.

Early years

Lind was born in the barrio Marin Bajo of Patillas, Puerto Rico into a poor family. She received her primary and secondary education in her hometown. Lind first participated in track and field events in the 7th grade and later continued participating for her high school. However, it wasn't until she became a student at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico that she was asked by the Puerto Rican Olympic Committee to represent Puerto Rico in international sports events.

International competitions

Lind has represented the island and participated in three Central American and Caribbean Games (CAC) and won two gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal. She also participated in three Pan American Games and in the 1984 Summer Olympics celebrated in Los Angeles, California.