Personal information | |
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Birth name | Roberto Carmona Alba |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | 17 September 1969 |
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Track and field |
Event(s) | 110 metres hurdles |
Roberto Carmona Alba (born 17 September 1969) is a Mexican hurdler. He competed in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1] He finished fourth in the decathlon at the 1971 Pan American Games. His personal best in the 110 metres hurdles is 13.81, which he did in 1988. [2] [3]
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