Carlos Cuque López

Carlos Octavio Cuque López (born 24 November 1945) is a former long-distance runner from Guatemala. He competed in the marathon and 5000 m at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and finished around the 40th position in the marathon in both Games.[1]

Carlos Cuque López
Personal information
Born (1945-11-24) 24 November 1945
Guatemala
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight50 kg (110 lb)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Medal record
Representing  Guatemala
Central American Games
Gold medal – first place1973 GuatemalaMarathon
Central American Championships
Gold medal – first place1968 ManaguaMarathon
Bronze medal – third place1971 San JoséHalf-marathon

He won the marathon event at the 1973 Central American Games setting a new Games record at 2h23:52. He finished fifth in the marathon at the 1971 Pan American Games.[1]

Personal bests:[1]

  • 5000 m – 14:40.5 (1971)
  • Marathon – 2h19:20 (1980)

References

  1. Carlos Cuque. sports-reference.com


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