Adán Mario Torres (born September 11, 1923, date of death unknown) was an Argentine runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
In 1947, Torres set an Argentinian record of 1:53.7 to win the 800 m gold medal at the 1947 South American Championships in Athletics. His record was broken by Julio Ferreyra, who ran 1:53.6 at the 1951 Pan American 800 m. Torres won a silver medal in the 4 × 400 m at the 1952 South American Championships in Athletics.
At an unknown date before 1959, Torres committed suicide upon becoming disabled after being struck by a truck.
International competitions Representing 1947South American ChampionshipsRio de Janeiro, Brazil1st800 m1:53.71948Olympic GamesLondon, United Kingdom30th (h)800 m1:56.71952South American ChampionshipsBuenos Aires, Argentina2nd4 × 400 m relay3:18.01953South American Championships (unofficial)Santiago, Chile –800 mNT
Personal bests 800 metres – 1:53.7 (Rio de Janeiro 1947)
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