Manuel Jesús Plaza Reyes (17 March 1900 – 9 February 1969) was a long-distance runner from Chile.[3] He competed in the marathon at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1928, becoming the first Olympic medalist from Chile. He placed sixth in 1924,[1] and served as the flag bearer for Chile at both Olympics.[4]

Manuel Plaza

Manuel Plaza in 1924
Personal information
Born	17 March 1900 San Bernardo, Chile
Died	9 February 1969 (aged 68) Santiago, Chile
Height	171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	5000 m – marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	5000 m – 15:12.4 (1926) 10,000 m – 31:54.0 (1926) Marathon – 2:33:23 (1928)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  Chile 1928 Amsterdam Marathon

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