Benjamín González Explained

Benjamín González Gómez (Madrid 12 April 1958  - Abadiño 4 June 2011) was an athlete from Spain.[1] He competed in the 400 and 800 metres.

González won a bronze medal in 400 m at the 1982 European Indoor Championships.[2] At the inaugural World Indoor Games in 1985 he and finished second in the 800 metres behind compatriot Colomán Trabado.[3] On the national level, he became Spanish 400 metres champion in 1980, 1981 and 1982.[4]

González's personal best 800 m time was 1:46.53 minutes, achieved in June 1985 in Madrid.[5]

Participation in the Olympic Games

Benjamín participated in the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games in the 4x400 metres relay category.[6]

In 1984, he qualified for the Los Angeles Olympics.[7] He took part in the 4x400 metres relay and 800 metres events.

References

  1. Web site: Benjamín GONZÁLEZ Profile World Athletics . 2024-06-10 . worldathletics.org.
  2. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/ei.htm European Indoor Championships (Men)
  3. http://www.gbrathletics.com/ic/wi.htm IAAF World Indoor Championships
  4. http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/esp.htm Spanish Championships
  5. http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m04.htm World men's all-time best 800m (last updated 2001)
  6. Web site: Benjamin GONZALEZ GOMEZ Athletes Olympics . 2024-06-10 . olympics.com.
  7. Web site: Benjamin GONZALEZ GOMEZ Athletes Olympics . 2024-06-10 . olympics.com.