Oscar Cortínez
Argentine long-distance runner (born 1973)
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Hernán Oscar Cortínez (born August 4, 1973 in Morón) is a male marathon runner from Argentina,[1] who is a two-time winner of the Buenos Aires Marathon in his native country (2003 and 2004). He represented Argentina in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
FullnameHernán Oscar Cortínez
NicknameIndio
BornAugust 4, 1973
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hernán Oscar Cortínez |
| Nickname | Indio |
| Born | August 4, 1973 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Distance running |
| Retired | 23 November 2012 |
| Updated on 13 June 2014 | |
He won the gold medal in the short race at the 2001 South American Cross Country Championships.[2]
He retired in 2012.[3]
Personal bests
- 3000 m: 8:12.00 min –
Santa Fe, 4 December 2001 - 5000 m: 14:18.7 min – Buenos Aires, 28 March 1999
- 10,000 m: 29:31.80 min –
Seoul, 18 September 1992 - Half marathon: 1:04:58 hrs –
Osaka, 28 February 1999 - Marathon: 2:13:42 hrs – Santa Rosa, 23 April 2000
