Julio Gómez (Spanish runner)

Julio Gómez Almazán[a] (7 November 1931 – 10 February 2023) was a Spanish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] Gómez died on 10 February 2023, at the age of 91.[2]

Julio Gómez
Personal information
Full nameJulio Gómez Almazán
NationalitySpanish
Born(1931-11-07)7 November 1931
Madrid, Spain
Died10 February 2023(2023-02-10) (aged 91)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event800 metres
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Spain
Ibero-American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Santiago 1500 m

Notes

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  1. ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Almazán.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Julio Gómez". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Despedimos a Julio Gómez Almazán 'El Ruso'". RFEA. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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