Luis Fonseca (athlete)
Venezuelan athletics competitor
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| Intro | Venezuelan athletics competitor | |
| A.K.A. | Luis Heberto Fonseca | |
| A.K.A. | Luis Heberto Fonseca | |
| Places | Venezuela | |
| is | Runner Athlete Marathon runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 3 June 1977 | |
| Age | 47 years |
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Biography
Luis Heberto Fonseca (born June 3, 1977) is a Venezuelan long-distance runner, who twice represented Venezuela in the men's marathon race at the Summer Olympics: in 2004 and 2008. He set his personal best in the men's marathon (2:11:49) on April 15, 2002 in the Boston Marathon.
Early life and education
Fonseca was born on June 3, 1977, in Los Hornos, Táchira, Venezuela.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Venezuela | |||||
| 2002 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Salvador, El Salvador | 2nd | Marathon | 2:20:13 |
| 2003 | South American Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 3rd | 5,000 m | |
| Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 5th | 10,000 m | ||
| DNF | Marathon | ||||
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | DNF | Marathon | |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, PR China | DNF | Marathon | |