Rafael Tadeo
Mexican long-distance runner
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Rafael Tadeo Palomares (born 28 September 1949) is a Mexican long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
FullnameRafael Tadeo Palomares
NationalityMexican
Born28 September 1949
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Tadeo Palomares |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | 28 September 1949 |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Mexico | |||||
| 1971 | Saint Silvester Road Race | São Paulo, Brazil | 1st | 8.9 km | 23:47 |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 51st | Marathon | 2:35:48 |
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 6th | 5000 m | 14:15.6 |
| 6th | 10,000 m | 30:43.6 | |||
| 1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | Marathon | 2:34:04 |
Personal bests
- Marathon – 2:21:54 (1972)
