Martín Pitayo
Mexican long-distance runner
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Martín Pitayo Martínez (born January 10, 1960) is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico, who won the gold medal at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. He also won the 1990 Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:09:41, just a couple of steps ahead of Antoni Niemczak whose second place finish was recorded with the same finishing time.
BornJanuary 10, 1960
SportMarathon running
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| Born | January 10, 1960 | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Marathon running | |||||||||||
Medal record
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Ptayo won the 1990 Chicago Marathon by trading the lead with Toni Niemczak to overcome the 14 miles per hour (23 km/h) winds. He overtook Niemczak with just five yards remaining in the race.[1][2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Mexico | |||||
| 1990 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:09:41 |
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 1st | 10,000 m | 29:45.49 |
| 1994 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 6th | Marathon | 2:10:58 |
| Ibero-American Championships | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 2nd | 5000m | 13:50.31 | |
| 1995 | Los Angeles Marathon | Los Angeles, United States | 3rd | Marathon | 2:12.49 |
Best times
- 5000 meters: 13:26.46 (1993)
- 10,000 meters: 27:38.49 (1992)
- Half marathon: 1:01:38 (1994)
- Marathon: 2:09:41 (1990)
