Julia Vaquero

Julia Vaquero Sousa (born 18 September 1970) is a Spanish retired athlete who competed in the long-distance events. She represented her country at the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as four World Championships.

Although born in France, at the age of two months she returned to her native A Guarda in Galicia. She is considered one of the best Galician athletes of all time.

Competition record

Personal bests 800 metres – 2:09.74 (1989) 1500 metres – 4:17.37 (Segovia 1992) 2000 metres – 5:47.81 (Nice 1996) NR 3000 metres – 8:41.23 (Nice 1996) 5000 metres – 14:44.95 (Oslo 1996) NR 10,000 metres – 31:14.51 (Barakaldo 1997) 15 kilometres – 49:33+ (Uster 1998) NR 20 kilometres – 1:06:43+ (Uster 1998) NR Half marathon – 1:10:33 (Uster 1998)