About Martín Pitayo
Born 1960. Martín Pitayo is a Mexican long-distance runner and marathon runner.
Martín Pitayo Martínez (born January 10, 1960) is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico, who won the gold medal at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. He also won the 1990 Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:09:41, just a couple of steps ahead of Antoni Niemczak whose second place finish was recorded with the same finishing time.
Ptayo won the 1990 Chicago Marathon by trading the lead with Toni Niemczak to overcome the winds. He overtook Niemczak with just five yards remaining in the race.
Achievements
Best times
5000 meters: 13:26.46 (1993) 10,000 meters: 27:38.49 (1992) Half marathon: 1:01:38 (1994) Marathon: 2:09:41 (1990)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Martín Pitayo?
Mexican long-distance runner
When was Martín Pitayo born?
Martín Pitayo was born on 10 January 1960.
What is Martín Pitayo's occupation?
Martín Pitayo is a long-distance runner and marathon runner.
What nationality is Martín Pitayo?
Martín Pitayo is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martín Pitayo. https://biography.guide/martin-pitayo/
MLA: "Martín Pitayo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-pitayo/.
Chicago: "Martín Pitayo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-pitayo/.
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