About Luis Hernández
Born 1955. Luis Hernández is a Mexican long-distance runner.
Luis Ceferino Hernández Morales (born August 26, 1955) is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico. He claimed the gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games in the Men's 10,000 metres, and represented his native country the following year at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada.
Running for the BYU Cougars track and field team, Hernández won the 1977 3 miles at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 13:20.55.
International competitions
Personal bests 5000 metres – 13:32.35 (1972) 10,000 metres – 28:18.16 (1975)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Luis Hernández?
Mexican long-distance runner
When was Luis Hernández born?
Luis Hernández was born on 13 February 1955.
What is Luis Hernández's occupation?
Luis Hernández is a long-distance runner.
What nationality is Luis Hernández?
Luis Hernández is Mexican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luis Hernández (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis Hernández. https://biography.guide/luis-hernandez/
MLA: "Luis Hernández." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-hernandez/.
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