Luis Medina (athlete)
Luis Medina ( Luis Medina Montoya; born June 21, 1952 in Guantánamo ) is a former Cuban medium and long-distance runner .
In 1973 he won silver over 800 m at the Central American and Caribbean Athletics Championships and in 1974 gold over 1500 m and silver over 800 m at the Central America and Caribbean Games . In 1975 he won the Pan American Games in Mexico City over 800 m and took bronze over 1500 m.
At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, he was eliminated from the 800 m and 1500 m in the run.
He won over 1500 m each at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in 1977 and defended his title at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1978.
In 1981 he won bronze over 1500 m at the Central American and Caribbean Championships, in 1982 silver over 1500 m and 5000 m at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Personal bests
- 800 m: 1: 46.6 min, May 15, 1976, Formia
- 1500 m: 3: 39.0 min, May 14, 1977, Havana (former Cuban record)
- 1 mile : 3: 58.1 min, May 11, 1979, Kingston
- 5000 m: 13: 44.8 min, June 21, 1977, Prague (Cuban record)
Web links
- Luis Medina in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Entry on EcuRed
- Athlete portrait at the ARRS
- Luis Medina in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Medina, Luis |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Medina Montoya, Luis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Cuban middle and long distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 21, 1952 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Guantánamo |