Edgar Alejandro Cortez
- Born
- Aug 8, 1989 (37 years old)
- Events
- 800 m
Edgar Alejandro Cortez is a Nicaragua sprinter, born on August 8, 1989. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.
His personal bests include 49.85 in the 400m, 1:49.10 in the 800m, 3:19.56 in the 4x400m and 1:58.47 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nicaragua.
Personal best · 800 m1:49.10
2012 season best1:51.56Jun 9, 2012
National record1:49.10800 m
Last competitionThe XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, LondonAug 6, 2012 · 1:58.99
As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:49.10, 2012 season best 1:51.56 (Jun 9, 2012) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 6, 2012, 1:58.99 · National record (800 m) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 800m | 1:51.56 | – | Jun 9, 2012 | – |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:19.56 | – | Jun 17, 2012 | – |
| 2011 | 400m | 49.96 | – | Jun 24, 2011 | – |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:49.10 | – | Aug 27, 2011 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | 400m | 49.85 | – | Apr 18, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 800m | 1:49.73 | – | Jul 27, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:58.47 | – | Mar 12, 2010 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:28.29 | – | Apr 19, 2010 | – |