Leonel Manzano

Leonel Manzano
Manzano at the 2014 DécaNation
Personal information
NationalityMexican and American[1]
Born (1984-09-12) September 12, 1984 (age 40)
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg)
Sport
SportTrack
College teamUniversity of Texas Austin
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 meters: 1:44.56[2]
1500 meters: 3:30.98[2]
Mile: 3:50.64[2]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London 1500 m
Continental Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Split 1500 m
USA Outdoor Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Eugene 1500 m
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sacramento 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2007 Indianapolis 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2008 Eugene 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2009 Eugene 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2010 Des Moines 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 2013 Des Moines 1500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Indianapolis 1500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Eugene 1500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Eugene 1500 m
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Leonel "Leo" Manzano (born September 12, 1984) is a Mexican-American former middle-distance track and field athlete specializing in the 1500 m and mile. He was a silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Manzano is known for finishing his races with a strong finishing kick.[3]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c IAAF. "Athlete profile for Leonel Manzano".
  3. ^ "Six Tips on How to be a Better Miler, by Leo Manzano". 29 April 2014.