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Carlos Mercenário

Carlos Mercenário

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateMay 23, 1967
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Carlos Mercenário is a Mexico race walker, born on May 23, 1967. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:19:24 in the 20kmW, 3:42:03 in the 50kmW, 41:50.20 in the 10,000Metr and 3:48:05.9h in the 50,000Metr. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:42:03
20 km race walk
1:19:24
1999 season best
3:50:55
May 2, 1999
1999 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Aug 25, 1999 · 4:09:40
IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:42:03, 20 km race walk 1:19:24, 1999 season best 3:50:55 (May 2, 1999) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla, Aug 25, 1999, 4:09:40 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:19:24
3:42:03
41:50.20
3:48:05.9HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
50kmW
3:50:55-May 2, 1999
↓
Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1995
50kmW
3:46:46-Apr 30, 1995
↓
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1993
50kmW
3:50:53-Aug 21, 1993
↓
IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992
50,000Metr
3:48:05.9h-May 15, 1992--
1992
50kmW
3:52:09-Aug 7, 1992
↓
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1991
20kmW
1:21:37-Aug 24, 1991
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1991
50kmW
3:42:03-Jun 2, 1991
↓
-
1990
20kmW
1:19:50-May 26, 1990
↓
-
1990
50kmW
3:50:10-Jun 16, 1990
↓
-
1988
20kmW
1:20:53-Sep 23, 1988
↓
-
1987
20kmW
1:19:24-May 3, 1987
↓
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1986
10,000Metr
41:50.20-Jul 18, 1986--

1999

4 performances

1995

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:24-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:55:24-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:46:46-Apr 30Beijing IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Beijing
50kmW
3:47:55-Mar 24Mar del Plata Pan American Games, Mar del Plata

1993

2 performances

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:52:09-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
50,000Metr
3:48:05.9HT-May 15Fana

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:37-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
3:42:03-Jun 2San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup, San José

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:50:10-Jun 16Poděbrady
20kmW
1:19:50-May 26Moskva

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:53-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:19:24-May 313th IAAF World Race Walking Cup, New York, NY

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
41:50.20-Jul 18Athina IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina

Honours

8

Beijing IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1995
8

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1993
🥈

The XXV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1992
🥇

San José IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1991
7

The XXIV Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
🥇

13th IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
🥇

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
7

Athina IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlos Mercenário's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Carlos Mercenário's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:42:03, set on Jun 2, 1991 in San José (USA).

Which events does Carlos Mercenário compete in?

Carlos Mercenário competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Carlos Mercenário perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 3:50:55, set on May 2, 1999. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla on Aug 25, 1999, 4:09:40.

How many medals has Carlos Mercenário won?

Carlos Mercenário has won 1 Olympic Games medal.