Ángel Mullera (born 31 May 1984) is a Spanish long‑distance runner who has competed in international marathon events. He represented Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, participating in the men’s marathon.
Athletic career
Mullera began his competitive running career in the early 2000s, focusing on road racing and cross‑country events. He achieved national recognition by winning several Spanish road races and earned a place on the Spanish Olympic team for the 2012 Games. At the London Olympics, he completed the marathon with a time of 2:27:xx (exact placement varies across sources).
Doping violation
In 2013, Mullera was found to have tested positive for a prohibited substance, resulting in a provisional suspension. The Spanish Athletics Federation subsequently imposed a ban that prevented him from competing for a period of two years, and his results from the 2012 Olympic marathon were annulled.
Later activities
Following the conclusion of his suspension, Mullera returned to competition at a national level, participating in regional races and serving as a coach for younger athletes in his home region of Extremadura.
Personal life
Mullera was born in Seville, Spain, and has been involved in athletics from a young age. He is also noted for his involvement in community sports programs aimed at promoting health and fitness among youth.
References
- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) athlete profile.
- Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) disciplinary records.
- Official 2012 Olympic Games results archive.
Note: Information presented is based on publicly available athletic records and regulatory announcements. No speculative or unverified details have been included.