Daniel Chavez

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Daniel Chavez is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.39 in the 1500m, 8:11.92 in the 3000m, 8:10.16 in the 3000m, 13:56.00 in the 5000m and 28:56.51 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:10.16
2026 season best8:10.16Mar 2, 2026 · Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:56.00
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 16, 2026 · 28:56.51
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:10.16, 5000 m 13:56.00, 2026 season best 8:10.16 (Mar 2, 2026, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 16, 2026, 28:56.51

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mIL 2024United States 1500 m all-time list3:54.39922 pts––
3000mIN 2026United States 3000 m all-time list8:11.92987 pts–#559
3000mIndoorIN 20268:10.161,018 pts–#714
5000mSt. Louis 2026United States 5000 m all-time list13:56.001,013 pts–#903
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list28:56.511,047 pts–#434
3000m-short-trackIndoorIN 20268:10.161,018 pts–#653

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:09.40–Feb 13, 2026–
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:10.16–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
20263000m 8:11.92–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:11.92–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20265000m 13:56.00–Mar 26, 2026WashU Distance Carnival
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:13.60–Mar 1, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
202610000m 28:56.51–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:19.51–Mar 3, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Daniel Chavez's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:10.16, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i).

Daniel Chavez competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:10.16, set on Mar 2, 2026 in Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 16, 2026, 28:56.51.