Marílson Gomes dos Santos
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Marílson Gomes dos Santos (born August 8, 1977 in Brasília) is a Brazilian long distance runner and winner of the 2006 New York City Marathon, with a time of 2:09:58. He is the first South American to win this race.
Best performances:
- 1997 - 1997 Summer Universiade: winner half marathon
- 1999 - 1999 Summer Universiade: winner half marathon
- 2002 - Saint Silvester Road Race: second place
- 2003 - Saint Silvester Road Race: winner
- 2003 - 2003 Pan American Games, Santo Domingo: 5000m - bronze medal
- 2003 - 2003 Pan American Games, Santo Domingo: 10000m - silver medal
- 2005 - Saint Silvester Road Race: winner
- 2006 - New York City Marathon: winner
- 2007 - 2007 Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro: 5000m - bronze medal
- 2007 - 2007 Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro: 10000m - silver medal
[edit] Personal Records
- 2006 - South America 's 10.000m record holder : 27m28s
- 2007 - South America 's Half Marathon record holder: 59m33s
(best performance at the distance by a non-african runner.)
[edit] External links
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Preceded by Paul Tergat |
Men's New York City Marathon Winner 2006 |
Succeeded by Martin Lel |
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