Danny Lopez
- Born
- Sep 25, 1968 (58 years old)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, United States
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.75 m
- Weight
- 63 kg
Daniel Lopez is an American middle-distance runner born on September 25, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. Standing 175 cm and weighing 63 kg, he specialized in the 3000 metre steeplechase, developing into one of America's accomplished runners in this demanding event.
Lopez reached the pinnacle of his career by competing in the men's 3000 metre steeplechase at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Qualifying for the Olympic Games represented the culmination of years of dedicated training in an event that combines distance running endurance with the technical demands of clearing barriers and water jumps.
His Olympic appearance demonstrated his status among America's elite steeplechasers of his era. The steeplechase requires a unique combination of speed, stamina, and hurdling ability, and Lopez's qualification for the Barcelona Games reflected his mastery of this challenging discipline.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:16.88 (#266 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:51.72, 2003 season best 4:04.82 (May 10, 2003, Modesto, CA (USA)) · 58 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:04.82 | – | May 10, 2003 | Modesto, CA (USA) |
| 2000 | 10000m | 29:03.2h | – | Jul 8, 2000 | Barakaldo (ESP) |
| 1995 | 3000mSt | 8:30.05 | – | May 20, 1995 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 1995 | 5Kilometre | 14:01 | – | Apr 2, 1995 | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 1994 | 3000m-short-track | 7:51.72 | – | Feb 9, 1994 | – |
| 1994 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:51.72 | – | Feb 9, 1994 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1994 | 3000m Indoor | 7:51.72 | – | Feb 9, 1994 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1994 | 3000mSt | 8:31.86 | – | Jun 17, 1994 | Knoxville, TN (USA) |