Néstor García
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Rivero.
Néstor Ariel García Rivero (born July 6, 1975) is a male marathon runner from Uruguay.
Garcia won the 2000 edition of the Buenos Aires Marathon in Argentina. He also represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
García is the national record holder in the classic distance with 2:12:48, ran on October 24, 1999 at the Chicago Marathon.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Uruguay | |||||
| 1994 | World Junior Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 22nd | 10,000m | 31:00.53 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 48th | Marathon | 2:22:30 |
| Buenos Aires Marathon | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 1st | Marathon | 2:20:14 | |
External links
- Néstor García profile at IAAF
- Profile at the ARRS
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