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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | 6 November 1982 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Marta Esteban Poveda (born 6 November 1982) is a Spanish long distance runner. [1] She competed in the women's marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain | |||||
| 2016 | World Half Marathon Championships | Cardiff, United Kingdom | 64th | Half marathon | 1:16:52 |
| 2017 | European 10,000 m Cup | Minsk, Belarus | 18th | 10,000 m | 34:10.42 |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 21st | Marathon | 2:33:37 | |
| 2018 | World Half Marathon Championships | Valencia, Spain | 60th | Half Marathon | 1:14:47 |
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