Albert Salazar is an American athlete who specialized in a marathon. Silver medalist at the 1982 World Cross-Country Championship. Took 17th place in the 10,000 meter race at the 1983 World Cup. At the 1984 Olympics, he took 15th place with a result of 2: 14.19. Champion of the United States 1981 and 1983 in the 10,000 meter race, as well as the 1978 United States Cross Champion. In 1994, he won The Comrades super marathon.
 Alberto Salazar | |
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| general information | |
| Full name | Alberto bauday salazar |
| Date and place of birth | August 7, 1958 ( 61) Havana |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| IAAF | |
| Personal records | |
| 5000 m | 11/13/93 |
| 10 000 m | 27.25.61 |
He currently works as a trainer in Eugene , Oregon. Coaches such famous athletes as Galen Rapp and Mo Farah , as well as a young and promising athlete Mary Kane .
Achievements
- 1980: New York Marathon - 2: 09.41
- 1981: New York Marathon - 2: 08.12
- 1982: Boston Marathon - 2: 08.52
- 1982: New York Marathon - 2: 09.29
Links
- Alberto Salazar - profile on the IAAF website