Roberto García (runner)

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Roberto García Gracia (born 20 August 1975 in Fuendejalón) is a retired Spanish athlete who competed mostly in the 5000 metres.[1] He finished fourth at the 2002 European Championships in Munich.

Competition record edit

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Spain
1997 European U23 Championships Turku, Finland 10,000m DNF
1999 Universiade Palma de Mallorca, Spain 2nd 5000 m 13:38.59
2002 European Championships Munich, Germany 4th 5000 m 13:40.85
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 19th (h) 5000 m 13:27.71
2005 Mediterranean Games Almería, Spain 5th 5000 m 13:33.25
World Championships Helsinki, Finland 28th (h) 5000 m 13:59.50

Personal bests edit

Outdoor

  • 1500 metres – 3:38.34 (Huelva 2005)
  • 3000 metres – 7:39.97 (San Sebastián 2002)
  • Two miles – 8:40.13 (Linz 2005)
  • 5000 metres – 13:16.13 (San Sebastián 2004)

Indoor

  • 1500 metres – 3:45.69 (Valencia 2001)
  • 3000 metres – 7:43.59 (Seville 2001)

References edit