Salvador García (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Salvador García Melchor |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | 1 November 1962 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lb (64 kg)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
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]
Marathons
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Mexico | ||||
| 1988 | Mexico City Marathon | Mexico City, Mexico | 1st | 2:19:02 |
| 1991 | New York City Marathon | New York, United States | 1st | 2:09:28 |
| 1992 | Rotterdam Marathon | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 1st | 2:09:16 |
References
- ↑ Garrity, John (1992-06-29). "Comandante García". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ↑ Bondy, Filip (1991-11-04). "NEW YORK CITY MARATHON; Surprise! Garcia Takes First In Marathon". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ↑ "NEW YORK MARATHON - Quiet Garcia, Noisy McColgan Win". Los Angeles Times. 1991-11-04. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
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