Manuel Plaza
Manuel Plaza in 1924
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| Born | March 17, 1900 San Bernardo, Chile |
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| Died | February 9, 1969 (aged 68) Santiago, Chile |
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| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) | ||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||
| Event(s) | 5000 m – marathon | ||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 5000 m – 15:12.4 (1926) 10,000 m – 31:54.0 (1926) Marathon – 2:33:23 (1928) |
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Medal record
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Manuel Jesús Plaza Reyes (March 17, 1900 – February 9, 1969) was a long-distance runner from Chile. He competed in the marathon at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1928, becoming the first Olympic medalist from Chile. He placed sixth in 1924, and served as the flag bearer for Chile at both Olympics.
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