Martín Fiz

Spanish long-distance runner and champion

Martín Fiz - Spanish long-distance runner and champion
Born

March 3rd, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Born in 1963, a prominent long-distance runner with a focus on marathons, achieved significant success in the 1990s. Competing internationally, secured a victory at the 1996 World Championships in Athletics held in Gothenburg. Dominated the European Athletics Championships, earning multiple gold medals in the marathon. Also represented Spain at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, contributing to the country's athletic achievements. His running career is marked by notable performances in both road races and marathons.

Won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1996 World Championships

Secured victory in the men's marathon at the 1994 European Athletics Championships

Competed in the marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics

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