David Galván
Mexican long-distance runner
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José David Galván Martínez (born 6 April 1973 in Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila) is a Mexican long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 and 10,000 metres. Nicknamed Keniano Mexicano.
David Galván at the 2004 Olympic Games. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Keniano Mexicano |
| Nationality |  Mexico |
| Born | 6 May 1973 Cuatro Ciénegas, Mexico |
| Sport | |
| Sport | track and field |
Event(s) | 5000 metres, 10000 metres |
Medal record | |
Career
He was the winner of the inaugural North American 5K Championships, helping Mexico to the team title, and his time of 13:47 minutes went unbeaten in the competition's short history.[1]
Family
He is married to Nora Rocha.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Mexico | |||||
| 1999 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | 5000 m | 13:42.04 |
| 2nd | 10,000 m | 28:44.03 | |||
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 28th (h) | 5000 m | 13:54.29 | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 13th | 10,000 m | 27:54.56 |
| 2002 | Ibero-American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 3rd | 3000 m | 8:12.18 |
| World Cup | Madrid, Spain | 2nd | 3000 m | 7:47.43[2] | |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | San Salvador, El Salvador | 3rd | 5000 m | 14:11.95 | |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 11th | 10,000 m | 27:55.31 |
| Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | 5000 m | 13:52.91 | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 21st | 10,000 m | 29:38.05 |
| 2006 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Cartagena, Colombia | 1st | 10,000 m | 29:40.08 |
| 2007 | Pan American Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 4th | 5000 m | 13:38.31 |
| 1st | 10,000 m | 28:08.74 | |||
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 20th (h) | 3000 m | 8:28.29 |
| Olympic Games | Beijing, China | – | 10,000 m | DNF | |
Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:39.21 min (2001)
- 3000 metres - 7:42.19 min (2000)
- 5000 metres - 13:12.18 min (2007)
- 10,000 metres - 27:33.96 min (2007)
- Half marathon - 1:03:00 hrs (2001)
