Benjamín González was an athlete from Spain

Spain

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. He competed in the 400

400 metres

The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...

 and 800 metres

800 metres

The 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...

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González won a bronze medal in 400 m at the 1982 European Indoor Championships

1982 European Indoor Championships in Athletics

The 13th European Athletics Indoor Championships were held at Palasport di San Siro in Milan, a city in Italy, in 1982. It was the second time the championships were held in Milan.-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-External links:* at GBRathletics.com...

. At the inaugural World Indoor Games in 1985 he and finished second in the 800 metres behind compatriot Colomán Trabado

Colomán Trabado

Colomán Trabado Pérez is a retired middle distance runner from Spain. He won the European Indoor Championships in 1983 and the inaugural World Indoor Games in 1985.-Major achievements:...

. On the national level, he became Spanish 400 metres champion in 1980, 1981 and 1982.

González's personal best 800 m time was 1:46.53 minutes, achieved in June 1985 in Madrid.