Cristina López
Salvadoran racewalker
About Cristina López
Born 1982. Cristina López is a Salvadoran racewalker.
Cristina Esmeralda López (born 19 September 1982) is a Salvadoran race walker. She was born in Ozatlán.
She made history by winning the first ever gold medal for El Salvador at the Pan American Games. At the time, Lopez also had the worries of having her 3-year-old daughter Monica Michelle back in El Salvador undergoing treatment for cancer. Lopez crossed the finish line in 1:38:59, a full minute and 4 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
Personal bests
Track walk 10,000 m: 44:16.21 min – San Salvador, El Salvador, 13 July 2007
Road walk 10 km: 49:02 min – San Salvador, El Salvador, 30 March 2014 20 km: 1:30:08 hrs – A Coruña, Spain, 4 June 2005
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cristina López?
Salvadoran racewalker
When was Cristina López born?
Cristina López was born on 19 September 1982 in Ozatlán.
What is Cristina López's occupation?
Cristina López is a racewalker.
What nationality is Cristina López?
Cristina López is Salvadoran.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cristina López (race walker)
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