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Carmelo Rios

Carmelo Rios

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Birth dateOct 11, 1959
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Carmelo Rios is a Puerto Rico long-distance runner, born on October 11, 1959. He competes primarily in the 10000m, 3000mSt and 15Kilometr.

His personal bests include 28:27.1h in the 10000m, 8:28.89 in the 3000mSt, 44:37 in the 15Kilometr, 48:12 in the 10MilesRoa and 1:01:18 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Puerto Rico.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:28.89
#889 all-time
10 000 m
28:27.1h
1989 season best
1:01:18
Jul 9, 1989 · Oakland, CA (USA)
1989 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.89 (#889 all-time), 10 000 m 28:27.1h, 1989 season best 1:01:18 (Jul 9, 1989, Oakland, CA (USA)) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
20Kilometr
1:01:18-Jul 9, 1989-Oakland, CA (USA)
1987
10MilesRoa
49:38-Oct 25, 1987
↓
San Francisco, CA (USA)
1986
10MilesRoa
48:46-Nov 2, 1986
↓
San Francisco, CA (USA)
1985
3000mSt
8:30.23-Jun 1, 1985
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1985
15Kilometr
44:44-Feb 9, 1985
↓
Tampa, FL (USA)
1985
10MilesRoa
49:50-Dec 22, 1985
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
3000mSt
8:31.88-Aug 6, 1984
↓
The XXIII Olympic Games
1984
10000m
28:27.1h-Apr 28, 1984-Walnut, CA (USA)
1984
15Kilometr
44:37-Oct 27, 1984
↓
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1984
10MilesRoa
48:37-Jan 8, 1984
↓
Stockton, CA (USA)
1983
3000mSt
8:28.89-Jun 17, 1983
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983
10MilesRoa
48:12-Jan 9, 1983
↓
Stockton, CA (USA)

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:18-Jul 9Double 10 Classic, Oakland, CA

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:38-Oct 25Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:46-Nov 2Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:50-Dec 22Run Across Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
3000mSt
8:30.23-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
15Kilometr
44:44-Feb 9Tampa, FL

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:37-Oct 2715 km, Tulsa, OK
3000mSt
8:44.70-Aug 8The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
3000mSt
8:31.88-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:37.46-Jul 21Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:38.5HT-Jul 15Walnut, CA
10000m
28:27.1HT-Apr 28Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
10MilesRoa
48:37-Jan 8California 10M, Stockton, CA

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:01.47-Aug 26Caracas Pan American Games, Caracas
3000mSt
8:47.19-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:47.19-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:31.44-Jun 19Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
3000mSt
8:28.89-Jun 17Indianapolis TAC Championships, Indianapolis, IN
10MilesRoa
48:12-Jan 9California 10M, Stockton, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Carmelo Rios's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Carmelo Rios's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:28.89, set on Jun 17, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN (USA), #889 on the all-time list.

Which events does Carmelo Rios compete in?

Carmelo Rios competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 000 m.

How did Carmelo Rios perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 1:01:18, set on Jul 9, 1989 in Oakland, CA (USA).