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Eddy Riva

Eddy Riva

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Birth dateMar 17, 1973
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Eddy Riva is a France race walker, born on March 17, 1973. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:24:47 in the 20kmW, 3:51:34 in the 50kmW, 11:37.71 in the 3000m-short-track, 47:34 in the 10Kilometr and 19:58.1h in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing France.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:51:34
20 km race walk
1:24:47
2011 season best
22:34.53
May 8, 2011
2011 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:51:34, 20 km race walk 1:24:47, 2011 season best 22:34.53 (May 8, 2011) · 53 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:24:47
3:51:34
11:37.71
47:34
19:58.1HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
5000m-short-track
22:34.53-May 8, 2011
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2010
5000m-short-track
21:55.22-May 23, 2010
↓
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2009
5000m-short-track
21:13.69-May 17, 2009
↓
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2009
50kmW
4:04:46-May 24, 2009
↓
Metz European Cup Race Walking, Metz
2008
10Kilometr
47:34-Jun 8, 2008--
2008
20kmW
1:25:34-May 10, 2008
↑
Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2008
50kmW
4:00:49-Aug 22, 2008
↓
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
5000m-short-track
20:25.29-Jun 8, 2007
↓
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2007
20kmW
1:34:21-Oct 28, 2007
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2007
50kmW
3:51:34-May 20, 2007
↓
Leamington European Cup Race Walking
2006
20kmW
1:27:35-Mar 20, 2006
↑
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2006
50kmW
3:55:55-May 14, 2006
↓
La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
2005
20kmW
1:26:13-Apr 9, 2005
↑
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2004
3000m-short-track
11:37.71-Jan 31, 2004--
2004
20kmW
1:25:43-Apr 3, 2004
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2004
50kmW
4:00:25-Aug 27, 2004
↓
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
5000m-short-track
20:03.04-May 29, 2003
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2003
20kmW
1:29:18-Jul 25, 2003
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2003
50kmW
3:53:18-Aug 27, 2003
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IAAF World Championships
2002
50kmW
4:00:58-Oct 13, 2002
↓
Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2001
5000m-short-track
19:58.1h-Jan 28, 2001
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2001
20kmW
1:26:20-May 19, 2001
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1999
20kmW
1:30:25-May 1, 1999
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Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1998
20kmW
1:28:12-Apr 25, 1998
↑
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1997
20kmW
1:24:47-Apr 19, 1997
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Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1996
20kmW
1:32:33-Apr 20, 1996
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2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
22:34.53-May 8Sarreguemines French Club Championships, Sarreguemines

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:55.22-May 23Metz French Club Championships, Metz
5000m-short-track
22:15.40-May 9Thaon-les-Vosges Regional Club Championships, Thaon-les-Vosges

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:32.62-Jun 21Neufchateau Regional Championships, Neufchateau
50kmW
4:04:46-May 24Metz European Cup Race Walking, Metz
5000m-short-track
21:13.69-May 17Vesoul French Club Championships, Vesoul

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:00:49-Aug 22The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
50kmW
4:00:49-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
10Kilometr
47:34-Jun 8Frouard
20kmW
1:25:34-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:29:03-Mar 30La londe, La Londe

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:21-Oct 28Reims Race Walking, Reims
50kmW
4:00:44-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
50kmW
4:00:44-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
5000m-short-track
20:25.29-Jun 8Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
50kmW
3:51:34-May 20Leamington European Cup Race Walking

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
50kmW
3:55:55-May 14La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
50kmW
3:55:55-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:27:35-Mar 20Epinal Critériums Nationaux des 20km Marche, Epinal

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:13-Apr 9Podebrady EAA Race Walking Meeting, Poděbrady

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:00:25-Aug 27The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
4:00:25-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
DNF-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
20kmW
1:25:43-Apr 3Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
3000m-short-track
11:37.71-Jan 31Mondeville Indoor Meeting, Mondeville (i)

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:18-Aug 27IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:53:18-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:29:18-Jul 25French Championships, Narbonne
5000m-short-track
20:03.04-May 29St Brieuc National Meeting, St-Brieuc
50kmW
3:55:31-Mar 16French 50 km Race Walking Championships, Miramas

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:00:58-Oct 13Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:00:58-Oct 12Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:26:20-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince
5000m-short-track
19:58.1HT-Jan 28Vittel (i)

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:25-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:28:12-Apr 25Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:24:47-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:33-Apr 20La Coruña European Cup Race Walking, La Coruña

Honours

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French 50 km Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eddy Riva's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Eddy Riva's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:51:34, set on May 20, 2007 in Leamington (GBR).

Which events does Eddy Riva compete in?

Eddy Riva competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Eddy Riva perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 22:34.53, set on May 8, 2011.