STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO In the late 1990s, a scrawny Marble Falls Middle School student in boots wowed his physical education teachers with his natural running ability. Years later, that kid — Leonel Manzano — ended a 44-year medal drought for American middle distance runners in the Olympics when he captured silver at the 2012 […]

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STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO It wasn’t enough that Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano made a surprise visit to his alma mater Nov. 6 to run with members of the cross-country teams. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — Leonel Manzano is joining an illustrious group of former Longhorns on Sept. 7 as a Texas Athletics Hall of Honor inductee. He will be part of the 62nd Men’s Hall of Honor Class. This will also be the 19th Women’s Hall of Honor induction ceremony. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER AUSTIN — A healthier Leonel Manzano is back to training for the upcoming cross-country and track-and-field seasons. The 2004 graduate of Marble Falls High School and 2012 Olympic silver medalist is preparing for his ninth year on the professional circuit. He has been to two Olympics: the 2012 London Games, where […]

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MARBLE FALLS — You might have recognized a familiar face during the opening weekend of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics: Leonel Manzano. No, not on the track — the middle distance runner just missed making the games in Brazil during the Olympic Trials in July. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS EUGENE, Oregon — Less than a second separated Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano from a third straight Olympics. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER EUGENE, Oregon — For the past two U.S. Olympic Trials, 1,500 meter runners have felt and heard the roar of the “Lion.” That lion is 2004 Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Olympic medalist and Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano is using the final weeks of 2015 to get ready for a big 2016. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER EUGENE, Oregon — Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano made his seventh Team USA squad June 27 during the U.S. Track and Field Championships. The World Championships are Aug. 22-30 in Beijing. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER EUGENE, Oregon — Leonel Manzano spent Father’s Day with his family June 21, electing to rest days before boarding a plane to the U.S. Track and Field Championships, where he’ll run in the 1,500-meter race. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF GRANITE SHOALS — A wet and soggy day didn’t keep participants from being the first to try out the new Manzano’s Hike, Bike & Run Trail on May 9. After all, it’s not every day people get the chance to run with an Olympic Silver medalist. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — When they’re young, people say they put on the fastest shoes in the world. For 2004 Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano, those shoes also helped him to stay on the track. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Middle-distance runner Leonel Manzano won the 2014 U.S. men’s 1,500-meter outdoor national championship June 28. Manzano, a 2004 graduate of Marble Falls High School and former Granite Shoals resident, clocked in at 3 minutes 38.63 seconds for his second U.S. outdoor crown as a professional and fifth overall, when […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF SAN ANTONIO — Marble Falls High School senior cross-country runner Jordan Wright always admired former Mustang and Olympian Leonel Manzano. After all, Manzano sets the pace for middle-distance runners at Marble Falls with his nine state titles, two NCAA national championships and a silver medal from the London Summer Olympics […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MOSCOW — Only one American advanced to the 1,500-meter finals in the International Association of Athletics Federations Track and Field World Championships. His name is Matthew Centrowitz. Former Marble Falls High School middle-distance runner and Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano did not advance to the finals during the semifinal round […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MOSCOW — Olympic Silver medalist and Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano smiled as he ducked into the athlete area following his second-place finish in the first round of the men’s 1,500-meter race at the IAAF World Championships. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — The road to Moscow started in Eugene, Ore., but took a few wild turns for Marble Falls High School graduate and Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano. Despite the challenges, Manzano starts his campaign in the men’s 1,500-meter race at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Track […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF PARIS — Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano did exactly what he set out to do. The middle-distance runner and 2004 Marble Falls High School graduate hit the A-standard for the 1,500 meters by finishing in 3 minutes 33.14 seconds at the Meeting AREVA (IAAF Diamond League) for third place on […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF AUSTIN — Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano left for Europe on June 26 with several objectives. At the top of the middle-distance runner’s list is to hit the A-standard for the 1,500-meter race — 3 minutes 35 seconds — so he can compete in the World Championships in Moscow on […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF AUSTIN — For the third annual Manzano Mile on March 23, middle-distance runner Leonel Manzano is planning something a little different. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF AUSTIN — In many ways, U.S. Olympian Leonel Manzano is following the same training regimen that helped him capture the silver medal in the men’s 1,500 meters at the London 2012 Summer Olympics. (more…)

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SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE LOS ANGELES — Olympian Leonel Manzano will receive the Male Running Performance of the Year Award during the 21st annual Endurance LIVE Sports Awards Gala on Feb. 23. (more…)

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