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Benjamín Sánchez
- Born
- Mar 10, 1985 (41 years old)
- Events
- 20 km race walk · 10,000 Metres Short Track
Benjamín Sánchez is a Spain race walker, born on March 10, 1985. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.
His personal bests include 1:20:48 in the 20kmW, 2:40:38 in the 35kmW, 3:55:45 in the 50kmW, 39:50 in the 10Kilometr and 19:04.68 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Spain.
Personal best · 20 km race walk1:20:48
2019 season best1:31:28Mar 17, 2019 · Oropesa del Mar
Personal best · 10,000 Metres Short Track39:23.88
Last competitionEuropean Race Walking CupMay 19, 2019 · 4:13:54
As of Oct 29, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:20:48, 10,000 Metres Short Track 39:23.88, 2019 season best 1:31:28 (Mar 17, 2019, Oropesa del Mar (ESP)) · Last competition: European Race Walking Cup, May 19, 2019, 4:13:54 · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWCheboksary 20081:20:481,174 pts–
35kmWJumilla 20152:40:381,064 pts–
50kmWMurcia 20153:55:451,129 pts–
10KilometrSan Pedro del Pinatar 200939:50–
5000m-short-trackLorca 200919:04.68253 pts–
10,000MetrSanta Cruz de Tenerife 200839:23.88–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20kmW | 1:31:28 | – | Mar 17, 2019 | Spanish 20km Race Walking Championships |
| 2019 | 50kmW | 3:56:15 | – | Feb 10, 2019 | Spanish 50km Race Walking Championships |
| 2018 | 10,000Metr | 45:57.46 | – | Jul 22, 2018 | Spanish Championships, Getafe |
| 2018 | 50kmW | 3:56:37 | – | May 5, 2018 | IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships |
| 2017 | 10,000Metr | 45:09.13 | – | May 6, 2017 | Cartagena (ESP) |
| 2017 | 50kmW | 4:13:22 | – | Mar 4, 2017 | Valverde (ESP) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 41:07 | – | Apr 24, 2016 | Murcia (ESP) |
| 2016 | 20kmW | 1:24:50 | – | May 7, 2016 | IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships |