Steve Plasencia
Encyclopedia
Steven Micael Plasencia (born October 28, 1956) is a former American
long-distance
runner. Plasencia competed in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics
and the 1992 Summer Olympics
. In the closest 1-2 finish in the race's history, Plasencia edged out Keith Brantly by one second to win the 1992 California International Marathon
(2:14:14). His 14:02.86 5000 metres at the Drake Relays
at the age of 40 is still pending as the American Masters record
.
Plasencia is currently the head cross-country coach at the University of Minnesota.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
long-distance
Long-distance track event
Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. These types of races are predominantly aerobic in nature and at the highest level, exceptional levels of aerobic endurance is required more than anything else...
runner. Plasencia competed in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
The Men's Marathon at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea was held on Sunday October 2, 1988. The race started on 14.30h local time. A total number of 98 athletes completed the race, with Polin Belisle from Belize finishing in last position in 3'14:02. There were 118 competitors from 70...
and the 1992 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
The Men's Marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, held on Sunday August 9, 1992. The race started on 18.30h local time. A total number of 87 athletes completed the race, with Pyambuugiin Tuul from Mongolia finishing in last position in 4:00:44...
. In the closest 1-2 finish in the race's history, Plasencia edged out Keith Brantly by one second to win the 1992 California International Marathon
California International Marathon
The California International Marathon is a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Northern California. The course follows an historic gold-miners' round beginning at Folsom Dam and passing through rural Sacramento and ends at the California State Capitol. The race starts at an elevation of 366 ft...
(2:14:14). His 14:02.86 5000 metres at the Drake Relays
Drake Relays
The Drake Relays is an annual outdoor track and field event held in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, in Drake Stadium on the campus of Drake University...
at the age of 40 is still pending as the American Masters record
United States records in masters athletics
These are the current American records in the various age groups of masters athletics. Starting at age 35, each age group starts on the athlete's birthday in years that are evenly divisible by 5 and extends until the next such occurrence. For record purposes, older athletes are not included in...
.
Plasencia is currently the head cross-country coach at the University of Minnesota.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Representing the 1992 California International Marathon California International MarathonThe California International Marathon is a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Northern California. The course follows an historic gold-miners' round beginning at Folsom Dam and passing through rural Sacramento and ends at the California State Capitol. The race starts at an elevation of 366 ft...California State Capitol California State CapitolThe California State Capitol is home to the government of California. The building houses the bicameral state legislature and the office of the governor....
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...1st 2:14:14 1995 World Championships 1995 World Championships in AthleticsThe 5th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden between August 5 and August 13.This edition featured 1804 athletes from 191 nations....Gothenburg, Sweden 10th 2:16:56