13:31 | Palo Alto (US), May. 2.
Amazing long-distance runner Luis Ostos grabbed a new triumph for Peru’s athletics by breaking a national record in the 10,000 meter dash.
Ostos broke the record with a time of 27 minutes 54.80.
The result allowed him to claim a ticket for Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The national athlete thanked the support of his Mexican coach Rodolfo Gomez, who accompanied him during competition.
Qualified runners:
The list of national runners, qualified for Rio 2016, is composed of: Ines Melchor, Gladys Tejeda, Yovana de la Cruz, Raul Pacheco, Cristian Pacheco, Willy Canchanya (marathon), Kimberly Garcia, Pavel Chihuan (walk) and Luis Ostos.
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Published: 5/2/2016