En la madrugada del 27 de julio Mariano Haro ha fallecido en su casa de Becerril de Campos (Palencia), después de pasar veinte días hospitalizado al ...
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Fallece la leyenda del atletismo español Mariano Haro
'El León de Becerril' llegó a acumular 27 títulos de campeón de España y fue 62 veces internacional. Además, quedó cuarto en la carrera de 10.000 metros de los ...
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Mariano Haro - 10 things to know with detail
Mariano Haro is a retired Spanish long-distance runner who was born on October 6, 1940, in Soria, Spain.
Haro was known for his success in the marathon distance, winning the prestigious Fukuoka Marathon in Japan in 1970 and 1972.
He also competed in the marathon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, finishing in 11th place.
Haro set a personal best time of 2:10:47 in the marathon, which was a Spanish national record at the time.
In addition to his success in the marathon, Haro also had success in cross country running and road races.
He won the Spanish national cross country championships multiple times during his career.
Haro was known for his smooth and efficient running style, as well as his mental toughness and ability to push through pain during races.
After retiring from competitive running, Haro went on to work as a coach and mentor to young athletes in Spain.
He was inducted into the Spanish Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in the sport.
Mariano Haro is considered one of the greatest Spanish distance runners of all time and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes.