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Cristina Esmeralda López

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Cristina Esmeralda López

ESAESAWomen
Birth dateSep 19, 1982
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Cristina Esmeralda López is a El Salvador race walker, born on September 19, 1982. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 20,000Metr.

Her personal bests include 1:30:08 in the 20kmW, 45:53 in the 10Kilometr, 1:41:57.0h in the 20,000Metr and 44:16.21 in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 5 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing El Salvador.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:30:08
10,000 Metres Short Track
44:16.21
2019 season best
54:19.77
Feb 10, 2019 · San Salvador (ESA)
2019 season best
Record
National record · 20 km race walk 1:30:08
National record
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:30:08, 10,000 Metres Short Track 44:16.21, 2019 season best 54:19.77 (Feb 10, 2019, San Salvador (ESA)) · National record (20 km race walk) · 44 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:30:08
10Kilometr
45:53
20,000Metr
1:41:57.0HT
10,000Metr
44:16.21

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
10,000Metr
54:19.77-Feb 10, 2019
↓
San Salvador (ESA)
2015
10,000Metr
48:10.76-Jun 27, 2015
↓
Managua (NCA)
2015
20kmW
1:47:33-Jul 19, 2015
↓
CIBC, Toronto (CAN)
2014
10,000Metr
47:54.88-Aug 1, 2014
↓
São Paulo (BRA)
2014
10Kilometr
49:52-Mar 2, 2014
↓
San Salvador (ESA)
2014
20,000Metr
1:41:57.0h-Aug 31, 2014-Xalapa (MEX)
2014
20kmW
1:57:00-Nov 23, 2014
↓
Veracruz (MEX)
2013
10,000Metr
47:47.62-Jun 22, 2013
↓
Managua (NCA)
2013
10Kilometr
52:24-Jul 7, 2013
↓
Morelia (MEX)
2013
20kmW
1:42:33-May 25, 2013
↓
Ciudad de Guatemala (GUA)
2011
20kmW
1:49:46-Feb 27, 2011
↓
San Salvador (ESA)
2010
20kmW
1:45:43-May 15, 2010
↓
IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
2009
10,000Metr
47:35.35-Jun 12, 2009
↓
Ciudad de Guatemala (GUA)
2009
10Kilometr
49:30-Jul 4, 2009
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2009
20kmW
1:47:33-Aug 16, 2009
↓
IAAF World Championships
2008
20kmW
1:42:05-Mar 8, 2008
↓
Chihuahua (MEX)
2007
10,000Metr
44:16.21-Jul 13, 2007
↓
San Salvador (ESA)
2007
20kmW
1:38:59-Jul 22, 2007
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2006
20kmW
1:35:36-May 13, 2006
↓
La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
2005
10Kilometr
45:53-Jul 10, 2005
↓
Nassau (BAH)
2005
20kmW
1:30:08-Jun 4, 2005
↓
La Coruña (ESP)
2000
10,000Metr
53:12.90-Oct 20, 2000
↓
Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
54:19.77-Feb 10Torneo No Olímpico, San Salvador

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:47:33-Jul 19Pan American Games, CIBC, Toronto
10,000Metr
48:10.76-Jun 27Managua Central American Championships, Managua

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:57:00-Nov 23Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
20,000Metr
1:41:57.0HT-Aug 31Mexican Championships, Xalapa
10,000Metr
47:54.88-Aug 1Sao Paulo Ibero-American Championships, São Paulo
10,000Metr
49:18.36-Jun 21Tegucigalpa Central American Championships, Tegucigalpa
10Kilometr
49:52-Mar 2San Salvador Race Walking Championships, San Salvador

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
52:24-Jul 7CACAC Championships, Morelia
10,000Metr
47:47.62-Jun 22Managua Central American Championships, Managua
20kmW
1:42:33-May 25Guatemala City Pan American Race Walking Cup, Ciudad de Guatemala
20kmW
1:48:12-Mar 9San José Juegos Centroamericanos, San José

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:49:46-Feb 27San Salvador CAC Race Walking Championships, San Salvador

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:45:43-May 16IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:45:43-May 15IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:47:33-Aug 22IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:47:33-Aug 16IAAF World Championships
10Kilometr
49:30-Jul 4La Habana CAC Championships, La Habana
10,000Metr
47:35.35-Jun 12Guatemala Central American Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:42:05-Mar 8Chihuahua IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Chihuahua

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:38:59-Jul 22Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
10,000Metr
44:16.21-Jul 13San Salvador NACAC Open Championships, San Salvador
20kmW
1:39:21-Apr 21Santa Caterina Pan American Race Walking Cup, Santa Caterina

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:38:26-Jul 25Cartagena de Indias CAC Games, Cartagena de Indias
20kmW
1:35:36-May 14La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:35:36-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races

2005

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10Kilometr
45:53-Jul 10Nassau CAC Championships, Nassau
20kmW
1:30:08-Jun 4La Coruňa IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW
1:30:35-May 7Lima Pan American Race Walking Cup, Lima
20kmW
1:43:22-Mar 19Tijuana IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Tijuana
20kmW
1:34:59-Feb 19San Salvador

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
53:12.90-Oct 21Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
10,000Metr
53:12.90-Oct 20Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

Honours

🥉

La Habana CAC Championships

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2009
🥇

Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

Santa Caterina Pan American Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

Cartagena de Indias CAC Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Lima Pan American Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
🥇

Nassau CAC Championships

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cristina Esmeralda López's 20 km race walk personal best?

Cristina Esmeralda López's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:30:08, set on Jun 4, 2005 in La Coruña (ESP).

Which events does Cristina Esmeralda López compete in?

Cristina Esmeralda López competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Cristina Esmeralda López perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 54:19.77, set on Feb 10, 2019 in San Salvador (ESA).