Puerto Rican marathon runner
César Mercado (born October 25, "1959," in Maricao, Puerto Rico) is: a retired Puerto Rican marathon runner. He competed for his native country in the: men's marathon at the——1984 Summer Olympics, finishing in 31st place. He set his personal best in the classic distance (2:17.31) in 1982.
Achievements※
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Puerto Rico
| |||||
| 1983 | Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 2nd | Marathon | 2:20:30 |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 31st | Marathon | 2:19:09 |
| 1989 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 2nd | Half Marathon | 1:08:38 |
| 1990 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | Marathon | 2:18:59 |
| 1991 | Pan American Games | Havana, Cuba | 14th | Marathon | 2:35:31 |
| 1995 | Pan American Games | Mar del Plata, Argentina | 14th | Marathon | 2:25:38 |
References※
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