About Juan Máximo Martínez
Lived 1947 – 2021 (aged 74). Juan Máximo Martínez was a Mexican athletics competitor.
Juan Máximo Martínez (January 1, 1947 – May 25, 2021) was a Mexican long-distance runner. He won the gold medal in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, and twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1968 and 1972. In 1968, at the Mexico City Olympics, he finished in 4th place in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres. In 1972, at the Munich Olympics, he finished 10th in the 10,000 metres.
International competitions
Personal bests 5,000 metres – 13.44.0 (1969) 10,000 metres – 28.23.14 (1972)
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Who was Juan Máximo Martínez?
Mexican distance runner (1947–2021)
When was Juan Máximo Martínez born?
Juan Máximo Martínez was born on 1 January 1947 in Mexico City.
When did Juan Máximo Martínez die?
Juan Máximo Martínez died on 25 May 2021.
What was Juan Máximo Martínez's occupation?
Juan Máximo Martínez was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Juan Máximo Martínez?
Juan Máximo Martínez was Mexican.
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