Rafael Botello Jimenez

Rafael Botello Jiménez (born 23 February 1979) is a Spanish wheelchair athlete specializing in long-distance events. He has represented Spain at the 2008 and the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Personal life Botello was born in Vic, Barcelona on 23 February 1979 and since then still living in Manlleu (SPAIN).

His father was born in Melilla, a Spanish enclave in northern Africa, He competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in the marathon where he finished seventh. The 2010 race was his fifth time competing in the race in which he placed in the top ten three times.

Botello competed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. He failed to make the finals in the 5,000 meters event. In March 2013, he competed at the Los Angeles Marathon.