Álvaro Mejía

ColombiaColombiaRetired
Born
May 15, 1940 (86 years old)
Birthplace
Medellín, Antioquia (COL)
Height
1.78 m
Weight
67 kg

Álvaro Mejía is a Colombia long-distance runner, born on May 15, 1940 in Medellín, Antioquia (COL). Standing 1.78 m and weighing 67 kg, He competes primarily in the 5000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:41.4h in the 5000m and 2:31:56.4 in the Marathon.

1972 season best2:31:56.4Sep 10, 1972
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 10, 1972 · 2:31:56.4
The XX Olympic Games

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1972 season best 2:31:56.4 (Sep 10, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 10, 1972, 2:31:56.4 · 86 years old · Retired

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000m196414:41.4h867 pts–
Marathon19722:31:56.4768 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972Marathon 2:31:56.4–Sep 10, 1972The XX Olympic Games
19645000m 14:41.4h–Oct 16, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
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