Jose Antonio Chion "Tony" Parilla, Jr. (born 31 March 1972 in Ancón, Panama) is an American middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 meters. He finished sixth at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg. Known for coming from behind with a strong finishing kick, his personal best 800 m time is 1:43.97, set at the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials. He also qualified for the U.S. team at the 1996 Summer Olympics, making him a two-time Olympian. He also ran in the 1993 World Championships.
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31 March 1972 (age 53) Ancón, Panama
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Zodiac | Aries |
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