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Benjamín González

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Spanish middle-distance runner In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.

Benjamín González Gómez (Madrid 12 April 1958 – Abadiño 4 June 2011) was an athlete from Spain. He competed in the 400 and 800 metres.

González won a bronze medal in 400 m at the 1982 European Indoor Championships. At the inaugural World Indoor Games in 1985 he and finished second in the 800 metres behind compatriot Colomán Trabado. On the national level, he became Spanish 400 metres champion in 1980, 1981 and 1982.

González's personal best 800 m time was 1:46.53 minutes, achieved in June 1985 in Madrid.

Participation in the Olympic Games

Benjamín participated in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games in the 4x400 metres relay category.

In 1984, he qualified for the Los Angeles Olympics. He took part in the 4x400 metres relay and 800 metres events.

References

  1. "Benjamín GONZÁLEZ | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. European Indoor Championships (Men) - GBR Athletics
  3. IAAF World Indoor Championships - GBR Athletics
  4. Spanish Championships - GBR Athletics
  5. World men's all-time best 800m (last updated 2001)
  6. "Benjamin GONZALEZ GOMEZ | Athletes | Olympics". olympics.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  7. "Benjamin GONZALEZ GOMEZ | Athletes | Olympics". olympics.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.


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