Ed Mendoza

Edward Eugene Mendoza is an American long-distance runner. He competed in the Athletics at the [1976 Summer Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres|men's 10,000 metres] at the 1976 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1983 [World Championships in Athletics – Men's marathon|men's marathon] at the 1983 [World Championships in Athletics].
Mendoza competed for Grossmont College before transferring to the University of Arizona. He was an All-American runner for the Arizona Wildcats track and field team, finishing 7th in the 10,000 meters at the 1976 [NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships].