Marilson Gomes dos Santos Biography
Summary
"Marílson Gomes dos Santos" (born August 8 1977 in Brasília) is a Brazilian long distance runner and winner of the 2006 and 2008 New York City Marathon, with times of 2:09:58 and 2:08:43, respectively. He is the first South American to win the 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
2008 - New York City Marathon: winner
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.)
External links
('Gomes wins, Prokopcuka repeats at NYC Marathon')
Credit
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