About José Mercado
Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 75). José Mercado was a Mexican sport cyclist.
(29 May 19388 December 2013) was a Mexican cyclist. The Mexican sprint champion for nine straight years in the 1960s and 1970s, he competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and placed 13th in the 1000m time trial. In 1966, he placed 2nd in both the 1000m and Sprint events at the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, he placed 21st in the 1000m time trial. He later became a cycling coach in Guadalajara and at the University of Guadalajara.
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Who was José Mercado?
cyclist
When was José Mercado born?
José Mercado was born on 29 May 1938 in Guadalajara.
When did José Mercado die?
José Mercado died on 8 December 2013.
What was José Mercado's occupation?
José Mercado was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was José Mercado?
José Mercado was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Mercado. https://biography.guide/jose-mercado/
MLA: "José Mercado." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-mercado/.
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