Cristian Mendoza

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Cristian Mendoza is a United States sprinter. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 800m.

His personal bests include 10.99 in the 100m, 22.63 in the 200m, 1:59.77 in the 800m, 3:56.49 in the 1500m and 8:30.55 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:30.55
2026 season best8:30.55Jan 31, 2026 · The Podium, Spokane, WA
Personal best · 1500 m3:56.49
Last competitionLone Star Conference Outdoor ChampionshipsMay 9, 2026 · 41.88

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:30.55, 1500 m 3:56.49, 2026 season best 8:30.55 (Jan 31, 2026, The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA)) · Last competition: Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships, May 9, 2026, 41.88

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTX 2026United States 100 m all-time list10.99*889 pts––
200mTX 2026United States 200 m all-time list22.63841 pts––
800mOR 2023United States 800 m all-time list1:59.77767 pts––
1500mOR 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:56.49897 pts––
3000mIndoorWA 20268:30.55903 pts––
5000mOR 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:45.50854 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 10.99+3.3Apr 17, 2026Tom Tellez Alumni Invitational
2026200m 22.63+0.8Apr 30, 2026Texas Invitational
20264x100m 41.88–May 9, 2026Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships
20263000m Indoor8:30.55–Jan 31, 2026Inland Northwest Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:30.55–Jan 31, 2026Inland Northwest Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:36.19–Mar 7, 2026NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
20265000m 14:52.05–May 2, 2026Oregon State High Performance
20255000m Indoor14:56.61–Jan 31, 2025UW Invitational
FAQ

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Cristian Mendoza's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:30.55, set on Jan 31, 2026 in The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA).

Cristian Mendoza competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 8:30.55, set on Jan 31, 2026 in The Podium, Spokane, WA (USA). Last competition: Lone Star Conference Outdoor Championships on May 9, 2026, 41.88.