Ed Mendoza

Ed Mendoza
Personal information
Full nameEdward Eugene Mendoza
NationalityAmerican
Born (1952-12-04) December 4, 1952
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event
10,000 metres

Edward Eugene Mendoza (born December 4, 1952) is an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics, as well as the men's marathon at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics.[1]

Mendoza competed for Grossmont College before transferring to the University of Arizona.[2] He was an All-American runner for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, finishing 7th in the 10,000 meters at the 1976 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ed Mendoza Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  2. ^ "Mendoza Betters Record". The Sacramento Union (Sacramento, California). November 28, 1971. p. 6. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "10,000 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.

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