Rafael Tadeo Palomares (born 28 September 1949) is a Mexican long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

International competitions Representing 1971Saint Silvester Road RaceSão Paulo, Brazil1st8.9 km23:471972Olympic GamesMunich, West Germany51stMarathon2:35:481974Central American and Caribbean GamesSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic6th5000 m14:15.66th10,000 m30:43.61975Pan American GamesMexico City, Mexico5thMarathon2:34:04

Personal bests Marathon – 2:21:54 (1972)

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