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Salvador García (runner)

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Salvador García
Personal information
Full nameSalvador García Melchor
NationalityMexican
Born1 November 1962
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight140 lb (64 kg)[1]
Sport
SportRunning
EventMarathon

Salvador García (Salvador García Melchor; born 1 November 1962) is a Mexican marathon runner who won the New York Marathon in 1991 in a time of 2:09:28.[2] He also won the 1992 Rotterdam Marathon in a time of 2:09:16. Other notable wins include the 1988 Mexico City Marathon (2:19.02) and the 1991 Long Beach Marathon (2:16.08). He finished second in the 1990 New York marathon with a time of 2:13.19.[3]

Achievements

  • All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Mexico
1991 New York City Marathon New York, United States 1st 2:09:28
1992 Rotterdam Marathon Rotterdam, Netherlands 1st 2:09:16

References

  1. ^ Garrity, John (1992-06-29). "Comandante García". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  2. ^ Bondy, Filip (1991-11-04). "NEW YORK CITY MARATHON; Surprise! Garcia Takes First In Marathon". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  3. ^ "NEW YORK MARATHON - Quiet Garcia, Noisy McColgan Win". Los Angeles Times. 1991-11-04. Retrieved 2009-10-29.