Jesús España
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Jesús España (born 21 August 1978 in Valdemoro) is a Spanish runner who mostly concentrates on the 3000 and 5000 metres.
At the 2006 European Championships in Athletics he gained a narrow win in the 5000 m, overtaking Mohammed Farah just metres from the line. This was his first major international title.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | European Indoor Championships | Vienna, Austria | 3rd | 3000 m |
| European Championships | Munich, Germany | 11th | 5000 m | |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 4th | 3000 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 9th | 3000 m | |
| 2006 | European Championships | Göteborg, Sweden | 1st | 5000 m |
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 6th | 3000 m | |
| 2007 | European Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 3rd | 3000 m |
[edit] Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:36.53 min (2002)
- 3000 metres - 7:38.26 min (2006)
- 5000 metres - 13:15.44 min (2005)
- 10,000 metres - 29:03.20 min (2000)
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Jesús España
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