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Willie Ríos

b. 1949

Puerto Rican middle-distance runner (born 1949)

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About Willie Ríos

Born 1949. Willie Ríos is an American athletics competitor.

Willie Ríos (born 11 February 1949) is a Puerto Rican middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He helped coach 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon winner Jenny Spangler.

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Who is Willie Ríos?

Puerto Rican middle-distance runner (born 1949)

When was Willie Ríos born?

Willie Ríos was born on 11 February 1949 in San Juan.

What is Willie Ríos's occupation?

Willie Ríos is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Willie Ríos?

Willie Ríos is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Ríos

· Wikidata: Q42419352

· DBpedia: Willie Ríos

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