José Antonio Martínez Bayó
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Martínez began his athletic career with the RCD Espanyol, but was part of CN Barcelona during most of it. He broke the Catalan records[3] of 1,500 m (1975) and 3,000 m (1974). He was part of the Spanish team in international competitions in four instances.[1] He was considered one of the best Spanish middle-distance runners of the 1970s.
He was Spanish champion of 1500 meters in indoor running during the years 1974 and 1975.[2] He was considered one of the best long-distance athletes of the seventies and in international competitions he had best year in 1975.[2] In that year he had a notable participation in the indoor Europeans in Katowice, Poland.[2]
He was seventh in his series, at the continental level, with a time of 4: 00.4.
Honors
- 5 Catalan Championships of 1500 meters: 1970, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978
- 1 Catalan Indoor Championship of 1,500 meters: 1977
- 4 Catalan Indoor Championships of 3000 meters: 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974
- 2 Spanish Indoor Championships of 1,500 meters: 1974, 1975