José de Jesús (athlete)
Puerto Rican athlete
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José Elías de Jesús (born 18 September 1954) is a Puerto Rican long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameJosé Elías de Jesús
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born18 September 1954
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
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| Full name | José Elías de Jesús | |||||||||||
| Nationality | Puerto Rican | |||||||||||
| Born | 18 September 1954 | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) | |||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||
| Sport | Long-distance running | |||||||||||
Event | Marathon | |||||||||||
Medal record
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International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Puerto Rico | |||||
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 3rd | Marathon | 2:32:54 |
| 1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 7th | Marathon | 2:39:22 |
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 23rd | Marathon | 2:19:34 |
| 1977 | Universiade | Sofia, Bulgaria | 14th | 10,000 m | 31:34.6 |
| 1979 | Pan American Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 11th | Marathon | 2:34:35 |
Personal bests
- Marathon – 2:19:02 (1975)
