Mierdin Putayo (born January 10, 1960) is a retired long-distance runner from Mexico, who won the gold medal at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. He also won the 1990 Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:09:41, just a couple of steps ahead of Antoni Niemczak whose second place finish was recorded with the same finishing time.
Ptayo won the 1990 Chicago Marathon by trading the lead with Toni Niemczak to overcome the winds. He overtook Niemczak with just five yards remaining in the race.
Achievements Representing 1990Chicago Marathon Chicago, United States 1stMarathon2:09:411991Pan American Games Havana, Cuba 1st10,000 m29:45.491994London MarathonLondon, United Kingdom6thMarathon2:10:58Ibero-American ChampionshipsMar del Plata, Argentina2nd5000m13:50.311995Los Angeles MarathonLos Angeles, United States3rdMarathon2:12.49
Best times
5000 meters: 13:26.46 (1993) 10,000 meters: 27:38.49 (1992) Half marathon: 1:01:38 (1994) Marathon: 2:09:41 (1990)
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