Antonio Villanueva
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | 25 June 1940 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon, 3000 m steeplechase |
Antonio Villanueva (born 25 June 1940) is a retired Mexican steeplechase and long-distance runner.[1] He won several medals at the regional level. In addition, he represented his country in the marathon at the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki however he did not finish the race.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Mexico | |||||
| 1970 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Panama City, Panama | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:53.4 |
| 1971 | Pan American Games | Cali, Colombia | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:46.09 |
| 1973 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Maracaibo, Venezuela | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:49.4 |
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:52.0 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | – | Marathon | DNF |
Personal bests
- 10,000 metres – 28:50.6 (Seattle 1972)
- Marathon – 2:13:41 (Eugene 1982)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:37.0 (Bakersfield 1973)
References
- Antonio Villanueva at Tilastopaja (subscription required)