Juan Máximo Martínez
Mexican long-distance runner (1947–2021)
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Juan Máximo Martínez (January 1, 1947 – May 25, 2021)[1] was a Mexican long-distance runner. He won the gold medal in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games, and twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: in 1968 and 1972. In 1968, at the Mexico City Olympics, he finished in 4th place in both the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres. In 1972, at the Munich Olympics, he finished 10th in the 10,000 metres.
BornJanuary 1, 1947
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedMay 25, 2021 (aged 74)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 1, 1947 Mexico City, Mexico | ||||||||||||||
| Died | May 25, 2021 (aged 74) | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Mexico | |||||
| 1966 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 3rd | 10,000 m | 32:13.0 |
| 1967 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 3rd | 5000 m | 13:54.0 |
| 4th | 10,000 m | 29:27.2 | |||
| Central American and Caribbean Championships | Xalapa, Mexico | 1st | 10,000 m | 30:33.6 | |
| 1st | Half marathon | 1:11:02 | |||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 4th | 5000 m | 14:10.8 |
| 4th | 10,000 m | 29:35.0 | |||
| 1969 | Saint Silvester Road Race | São Paulo, Brazil | 1st | 8.7 km | 24:02 |
| 1970 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Panama City, Panama | 2nd | 5000 m | 14:24.8 |
| 1st | 10,000 m | 30:49.0 | |||
| 1971 | Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 5th | 5000 m | 14:14.38 |
| 2nd | 10,000 m | 29:05.07 | |||
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 10th | 10,000 m | 28:44.08 |
Personal bests
- 5,000 metres – 13.44.0 (1969)
- 10,000 metres – 28.23.14 (1972)
