Rubén García (athlete)

Rubén García Gómez (born 29 December 1970) is a retired Mexican who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He won several medals at regional level.

Rubén García

Personal information
Full name	Rubén García Gómez
Born	(1970-12-29) 29 December 1970
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	53 kg (117 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	3000 m steeplechase

International competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing Mexico
1989	Pan American Junior Championships	Santa Fe, Argentina	4th	3000 m s'chase	9:04.86
1991	Central American and Caribbean Championships	Xalapa, Mexico	2nd	5000 m	14:27.93
1992	Ibero-American Championships	Seville, Spain	8th	3000 m s'chase	9:02.34
1993	Central American and Caribbean Games	Ponce, Puerto Rico	1st	3000 m s'chase	8:38.43
1994	Ibero-American Championships	Mar del Plata, Argentina	2nd	3000 m s'chase	8:36.81
1995	Pan American Games	Mar del Plata, Argentina	5th	3000 m s'chase	8:41.90
	Central American and Caribbean Championships	Guatemala City, Guatemala	1st	3000 m s'chase	8:52.91
1996	Ibero-American Championships	Medellín, Colombia	5th	3000 m s'chase	9:11.20
1999	Central American and Caribbean Championships	Bridgetown, Barbados	3rd	3000 m s'chase	8:47.33

Personal bests

Outdoor

• 3000 metres – 8:07.47 (Richmond 1999)
• 5000 metres – 13:39.10 (Hengelo 1994)
• Marathon – 2:16:51 (Torreón 2004)
• 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:31.68 (Pontevedra 1995)

External links

• Rubén García at Tilastopaja (registration required)