What is Leo Manzano doing now?

Manzano plans to continue working with his sponsor HOKA ONE ONE as an athlete ambassador. He is also exploring athlete representation, which he is certified to do through the IAAF and USATF. Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Manzano moved to Texas with his family when he was four years old and became a citizen in 2004.

When Manzano won the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic games he became the first American to win a distance medal in the Olympic games for how many years?

1500 m
In the 1500 m Final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Leo Manzano unleashed his signature kick to claim the silver medal. Manzano became the first American to medal in the 1500 m since Jim Ryun won silver in Mexico City 1968, breaking a 44-year drought for the U.S. men’s middle distance running.

How old is Leomanzano?

36 years (September 12, 1984)
Leonel Manzano/Age

Who is Leonel Manzano and what did he do?

Leonel “Leo” Manzano (born September 12, 1984) is a retired Mexican-American middle-distance track and field athlete specializing in the 1500 m and mile. He was a silver medalist at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Manzano is known for finishing his races with a strong finishing kick.

Where did Leonel Manzano place in the 2016 Olympic Trials?

On 18 July, Manzano ran a personal best of 3:30.98 to take 8th place at the Diamond League Herculis Monaco. Manzano’s time in the incredibly deep field was the fastest clocking of 8th place in any meet in history. Leonel Manzano placed 4th at 1500 meters at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials (track and field).

When did Leo Manzano win a silver medal in the Olympics?

In the 1500 m Final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Leo Manzano unleashed his signature kick to claim the silver medal. Manzano is the first American to medal in the 1500 m since Jim Ryun won silver in Mexico City 1968 breaking a 44-year drought for the U.S. men’s middle distance running.