Joaquín Cruz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Athlete
gptkbp:activeYears 1985-1996
gptkbp:advocacy Promoting_athletics_in_Mexico
gptkbp:awards Gold Medal
Multiple medals in international competitions
gptkbp:birthDate 1969-12-17
gptkbp:birthPlace Mexico_City,_Mexico
gptkbp:coachingCareer Started in 2000s
Developed several national champions
Mentorship and strategy
Various middle-distance runners
gptkbp:events Middle-distance running
gptkbp:famousQuote "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
gptkbp:famousRival gptkb:Sergio_Reyes
gptkb:Sebastian_Coe
gptkb:Steve_Cram
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Joaquín_Cruz
gptkbp:hasFilm 1500 meters
gptkbp:height 1.80 m
gptkbp:hobbies Running and fitness training
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Joaquín Cruz
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Coach_Francisco_Rojas
gptkb:Coach_Alberto_Juantorena
Athlete_Carlos_Silva
gptkbp:influences Track and field athletes
gptkbp:inspiration Young_athletes_in_Mexico
gptkbp:involvedIn Mentors young athletes
Promotes health and fitness awareness
Active in local sports events
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for 1500 meters
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer_for_Mexican_middle-distance_runners
gptkbp:nationality Mexican
gptkbp:notableEvent First Mexican to win Olympic gold in 1500m
gptkbp:notableGames 1984
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:Olympic_Games
gptkb:Pan_American_Games
National Championships
World_Championships
gptkbp:personalBest 3:29.46 in 1500m
gptkbp:personalLife Married with children
gptkbp:philanthropy Supports youth sports programs
gptkbp:retired 1996
gptkbp:retirementYear 1996
gptkbp:secondaryRole Athletics_coach
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence Active on social media platforms
gptkbp:sport Athletics
gptkbp:sportsmanship Respected figure in athletics community
gptkbp:team gptkb:Mexico_National_Team
gptkbp:training gptkb:Mexico_City
Focus on speed and endurance
gptkbp:weight 70 kg