Rudy Chapa, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Rudy Chapa

American distance runner

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1957

Place of Birth: Hammond, Indiana, United States

Profession: businessperson, athletics competitor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Rodolfo ("Rudy") Chapa (born November 7, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana) is an American businessman who had a successful career as a runner.
He set the US high school national record for the 10,000 meters when he ran 28:32 in 1976.
Chapa was one of the most versatile distance runners, with a remarkable competitive range from the 1500 meters to the marathon.
He is the son of Mexican immigrants.
His father Rodolfo Sr.
came to the US as a mechanic through the Bracero program.