José Gómez (runner)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Cervantes.

José Gómez Cervantes (19 March 1956 – July 2021) was a long-distance runner from Mexico, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980.

He died in July 2021.[1]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Mexico
1978 Central American and Caribbean Games Medellín, Colombia 3rd 5000 m 14:27.33
1979 Central American and Caribbean Championships Guadalajara, Mexico 1st 5000 m 14:27.4
1983 Pan American Games Caracas, Venezuela 1st 10,000 m

References

  1. ^ López, Leopoldo (29 July 2021). "Fallece ganador de la Carrera de San Silvestre de Delicias". El Heraldo de Chihuahua (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 August 2021.



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