Bertha Sánchez

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Bertha Sánchez

ColombiaColombia
Born
Nov 4, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Bertha Sánchez is a Colombia middle-distance runner, born on November 4, 1978. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.15 in the 800m, 4:20.97 in the 1500m, 9:19.04 in the 3000m, 15:49.97 in the 5000m and 33:56.17 in the 10000m. She has earned 16 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Colombia.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:21
2015 season best36:21Jul 5, 2015
2015 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:49.97

As of Nov 15, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:21, 5000 m 15:49.97, 2015 season best 36:21 (Jul 5, 2015) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mGuadalajara 2000Colombia 800 m all-time list2:09.151,005 pts–
1500mBarcelona 2000Colombia 1500 m all-time list4:20.971,043 pts–
3000mPonce 2006Colombia 3000 m all-time list9:19.041,043 pts–
5000mRio de Janeiro 2007Colombia 5000 m all-time list15:49.971,069 pts–
10000mSanto Domingo 2003Colombia 10 000 m all-time list33:56.171,039 pts–
SemiCali 2005Colombia Half Marathon all-time list1:13:111,065 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20155000m 17:28.33–Aug 2, 2015–
201510Kilometr 36:21–Jul 5, 2015–
20145000m 17:20.46–Jun 29, 2014–
201410000m 36:32.95–Jun 28, 2014–
201410Kilometr 38:24–Sep 28, 2014–
2014Semi 1:20:06–Sep 14, 2014–
20135000m 17:05.94–Jun 23, 2013–
201312Kilometr 49:12–Sep 29, 2013–

Media

Bertha Sánchez
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bertha Sánchez's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:21, set on Jan 25, 2004 in Girardot (COL).

Bertha Sánchez competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2015 season best: 36:21, set on Jul 5, 2015.