Mario García (runner)

Mario García Romo (born 29 June 1999) is a Spanish middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 1500 metres. He competed collegiately for the University of Mississippi, [2] where he ran 4:07.54 to win the Mile at the 2022 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. After college, he joined the On Athletics Club and became a professional runner for On Running.[3]

Mario García
Personal information
Full nameMario García Romo
Nickname(s)"The Rocket"
Born (1999-06-29) 29 June 1999
Salamanca, Spain
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Country Spain
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)1500 metres
University teamOle Miss Rebels
ClubOn Athletics Club
Turned pro2022
Coached byDathan Ritzenhein
Achievements and titles
World finals
  • 2022 Eugene
  • 1500 m, 4th
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing  Spain
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Munich 1500 m
European U23 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2021 Tallinn1500 m

International competitions
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventTime
Representing  Spain
2017 European U20 Championships Grosseto, Italy 9th 1500 m 3:58.89
2018 World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland 22nd (h) 1500 m 3:52.70
2021 European U23 Championships Tallinn, Estonia 2nd 1500 m 3:40.11
2022 World Championships Eugene, United States 4th 1500 m 3:30.20
European Championships Munich, Germany 3rd 1500 m 3:34.88
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 6th 1500 m 3:30.26

NCAA

Mario García Romo is a 7-time NCAA Division I All-American and 6-time Southeastern Conference champion in Cross Country and Track.

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Ole Miss Rebels
2022 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 2nd 1500m 3:45.69
2022 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships Birmingham, Alabama 1st Mile 4:07.54
2021 2021 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships Tallahassee, Florida 46th 10km 29:36.1
2021 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 5th 1500m 3:38.66
2021 2020 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships Stillwater, Oklahoma 30th 10km 30:35.2
2021 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships Fayetteville, Arkansas 2nd DMR 9:20.75
3rd 3000 7:48.59
2019 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship Terre Haute, Indiana 111th 10km 32:04.2
2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Austin, Texas 90th 1500m 3:59.50
2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships Birmingham, Alabama 8th DMR 9:35.45
2018 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship Madison, Wisconsin 154th 10km 31:04.5

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References
  1. Mario García at World Athletics
  2. "Mario García Romo". olemisssports.com. University of Mississippi. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  3. "On Welcomes Four of NCAA's Fastest Talents to its Global Athlete Roster". press.on-running.com. On (company). Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  4. Mario Garcia Romo's Ole Miss XC & Track Results TFRRS
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