Rafael Zepeda
Rafael Zepeda Martínez (born August 22, 1961 in Mexico City) is a Mexican long-distance runner. Degree in Physical Education, Sports Sciences Diploma, Certified Trainer by FMAA (Federación Mexicana de Asociaciones de Atletismo), Elite athlete, he won gold at the 1987 CAC Championships in the 10,000 meters – his time of 29:46.62 was the best time since the first edition in 1967.[1]
Major competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CAC Championships | Caracas, Venezuela | 1st | 10,000 m |
| National Road Race Championships | Irving Texas | 2nd | 12 km | |
| National Road Race Championships | El Paso-Juarez | 3rd | 15 km | |
| 1988 | Vulcan Run | Birmingham, Alabama | 1st | 10 km (29:03) |
| Mexico City International Marathon | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | ||
| Citrus Bowl Half Marathon | Orlando Florida | 3rd | Half marathon | |
| National Road Race Championships | Boulder, Colorado | 7th | 10 km | |
| 1989 | Copa de las Americas | Colombia | 2nd | |
| IAAF World Road Relay Championships | New York, USA | 4th | Ekiden | |
| Pittsburgh Great Race | Pittsburgh, USA | 5th | 10 km | |
| 1990 | Citrus Bowl Half Marathon | Orlando, Florida | 2nd | Half marathon |
| Bolder Boulder | Boulder, Colorado | 4th | 10km | |
| New York City Marathon | New York, USA | 11th | Marathon (2:17:01) | |
| 1991 | Drake Relays | Des Moines, Iowa | 1st | 10 km (28:15) |
| Gasparilla | Tampa, Florida | 5th | 15 km | |
| Los Angeles Marathon | Los Angeles, USA | 6th | Marathon | |
| 1992 | IAAF World Road Relay Championships | Berlin, Germany | 6th | Ekiden |
| 1995 | Twin Cities Marathon | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 1st | Marathon (2:15:09) |
Family
Rafael Zepeda Rodarte y Marlene Zepeda Rodarte