Corsino Fernández
Argentine athlete (1920–2011)
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José Corsino Fernández Arquelles (12 November 1920 – 6 June 2011) was an Argentine long-distance runner.[1] He competed in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2]
FullnameJosé Corsino Fernández Arquelles
Born12 November 1920
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died6 June 2011 (aged 90)
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | José Corsino Fernández Arquelles |
| Born | 12 November 1920 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 6 June 2011 (aged 90) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Argentina | |||||
| 1943 | South American Championships | Santiago, Chile | 1st | 32 km | 1:45:45 |
| 1945 | South American Championships | Montevideo, Uruguay | 2nd | 32 km | 1:46:20 |
| 1946 | South American Championships (unofficial) | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | 20 km | 1:10:05 |
| 1952 | South American Championships | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 3rd | 10,000 m | 31:32.3 |
| 3rd | Half marathon | 1:11:28 | |||
| Olympic Games | Helsinki, Finland | – | Marathon | DNF | |
