José Gómez (runner)
Mexican long-distance runner (1956–2021)
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José Gómez Cervantes (19 March 1956 – July 2021) was a long-distance runner from Mexico, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1980.
He died in July 2021.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Mexico | |||||
| 1977 | Universiade | Sofia, Bulgaria | 31st (h) | 1500 m | 3:57.0 |
| 14th | 5000 m | 14:37.9 | |||
| 1978 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Medellín, Colombia | 3rd | 5000 m | 14:27.33 |
| 1979 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Guadalajara, Mexico | 1st | 5000 m | 14:27.4 |
| Universiade | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | 5000 m | 14:15.4 | |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 24th (h) | 10,000 m | 29:53.6 |
| 1982 | New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 8th | Marathon | 2:13.43 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 16th | 10,000 m | 28:42.61 |
| Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 1st | 10,000 m | 29:14.75 | |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 15th (h) | 10,000 m | 28:28.50 |
| 1985 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 6th | Marathon | 2:11:08 |
| 1986 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 9th | Marathon | 2:14:58 |
