Leonel Manzano
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Nationality | Mexican and American[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico | September 12, 1984|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Track | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College team | University of Texas Austin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 800 meters: 1:44.56[2] 1500 meters: 3:30.98[2] Mile: 3:50.64[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leonel "Leo" Manzano (born September 12, 1984) is a
Running career
Early life and high school
Born in
Collegiate
During a recruiting trip to the University of Texas, Austin, Manzano went on a training run with several runners on the track and field team. It is reported that they ran 8 miles. After coming back from the run, Manzano was quoted as saying that the 8-mile run was the longest run he had ever completed.[6] As a prep, Manzano possessed incredible talent and upside, having never trained in a higher-mileage system. Manzano's early talent did not go unnoticed, earning him a spot on the track and field team for the
Post-collegiate
Three weeks after winning his final collegiate race, Manzano qualified for the
2009
Manzano had a breakthrough season at the international level in 2009, qualifying for the
2010
In 2010, Leo competed at
2011
A series of injuries in 2011 resulted in less success at the international level that year. However, he was able to put together a strong late season performance to win the Emsley Carr Mile against a strong field.
2012
In 2012, Manzano returned to form and won the 1500 m titles at the
In the 1500 m Final at the
2014
Leonel Manzano won another 1500 meter title in 3:38.63 at the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[8] in Sacramento, California. On 18 July, Manzano ran a personal best of 3:30.98[9] to take 8th place at the Diamond League Herculis Monaco. Manzano's time in the incredibly deep field was the fastest clocking of 8th place in any meet in history.
2015
Leonel Manzano placed 3rd at 1500 meters at the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and 10th in 2015 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 1500 metres
2016
Leonel Manzano placed 4th at 1500 meters at the
2019
On July 28, 2019, Leo announced his retirement citing a calf injury from February and a desire to spend more time with family[10]
References
- ^ Chairez, Jesús (15 August 2012). "Why it's OK to wave the U.S. and Mexican flag at the Olympics". CNN. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ^ a b c IAAF. "Athlete profile for Leonel Manzano".
- ^ "Six Tips on How to be a Better Miler, by Leo Manzano". 29 April 2014.
- ^ "Leo Manzano after winning silver medal at 2012 London Olympic Games | Leo Manzano Videos". Flotrack. 2009-01-12. Archived from the original on 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "Richards-Ross, Felix complete golden quest - ESPNHS Track & XC- ESPN". 12 August 2012.
- ^ "Flotrack Workout Episode 1". Flotrack.org. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ "Leonel Manzano Profile, Bio, Results, Medals and Photos - Yahoo! Sports coverage of the Summer Olympics in Beijing". Sports.yahoo.com. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "USATF Championships".
- ^ "1500m Men". Archived from the original on 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
- ^ "Leo Manzano announces retirement". 28 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
External links
- Official website
- Leonel Manzano at World Athletics
- Leonel Manzano at legacy.USATF.org (archived)
- Texas Longhorns profile
- Flotrack Videos of Leo Manzano at the Wayback Machine (archived December 24, 2008)
- Manzano Mile – an all-comers track meet
- Interview at the Wayback Machine (archived February 5, 2015)