Martín Pitayo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pitayo and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Martín Pitayo
Personal information
Born (1960-01-10) January 10, 1960
Sport
SportMarathon running
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
1991 Havana 10,000m

Martín Pitayo Martínez (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 14 miles per hour (23 km/h) winds. He overtook Niemczak with just five yards remaining in the race.[1][2]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Mexico
1990 Chicago Marathon Chicago, United States 1st Marathon 2:09:41
1991 Pan American Games Havana, Cuba 1st 10,000 m 29:45.49
1994 London Marathon London, United Kingdom 6th Marathon 2:10:58
Ibero-American Championships Mar del Plata, Argentina 2nd 5000m 13:50.31
1995 Los Angeles Marathon Los Angeles, United States 3rd Marathon 2:12.49

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)

References

  1. ^ "Race decided by Pitayo's final strides". USA Today. 29 Oct 1990. p. 8. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Pitayo wins by half step". Anchorage Daily News. 29 Oct 1990. p. 17. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
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