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Elvin Josué Canales
HONMenBirth dateSep 5, 2001
BirthplaceDistrito Central, Honduras
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Elvin Josué Canales Escoto is a Honduran-born Spanish middle-distance runner. In 2025, he became the Spanish indoor national record holder over 800 metres, and earned the bronze medal in this event at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing.
Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:44.65
600 Metres
1:14.98
2026 season best
1:45.44
Feb 21, 2026 · Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (ESP) (i)
Age
25 years old
As of Sep 24, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:44.65, 600 Metres 1:14.98, 2026 season best 1:45.44 (Feb 21, 2026, Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (ESP) (i)) · Last competition: Spanish Championships, Jul 24, 2026, 1:50.09 · National record (800 m) · 25 years old
PB
Personal bests
47.68
3:58.56
4x400m
3:13.90
1500m-short-track
3:58.56
800m-short-track
1:44.65
1000m
2:57.29
1000m-short-track
2:57.29
400m-short-track
48.09
600m
1:14.98
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600m | 1:14.85 | - | Jul 1, 2026 | ↑ | II Meeting Bernat Peso |
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:45.44 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↑ | II Meeting Internacional Ourense, Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (i) |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:45.50 | - | Jun 20, 2026 | ↑ | Track Night Vienna |
| 2025 | 600m | 1:14.98 | - | Jul 2, 2025 | ↑ | I Meeting Bernat Peso, Estadi Municipal La Bòbila, Gavá |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:44.65 | - | Jan 19, 2025 | ↑ | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 1:44.65 | - | Jan 19, 2025 | ↑ | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:44.49 | - | Jun 23, 2024 | ↑ | Meeting Guadalajara Atletismo Puma |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.08 | - | Feb 23, 2024 | ↑ | World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024, Gallur, Madrid (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2023 | 400m | 48.54 | - | May 6, 2023 | ↓ | Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Joma - Match 3, Estadio de Atletismo del Turia, Valencia |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:46.23 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | Spanish Indoor Championships, Gallur, Madrid (i) |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 1:46.23 | - | Feb 19, 2023 | ↑ | Spanish Indoor Championships, Gallur, Madrid (i) |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:13.90 | - | May 6, 2023 | - | Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Joma - Match 3, Estadio de Atletismo del Turia, Valencia |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.27 | - | Feb 8, 2022 | ↑ | Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:49.27 | - | Feb 8, 2022 | ↑ | Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2021 | 400m | 47.68 | - | Jun 6, 2021 | ↓ | Estadi Municipal, Igualada (ESP) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:47.51 | - | Jul 17, 2021 | ↑ | VITA Atletiek, Ninove (BEL) |
| 2020 | 400m | 48.91 | - | Aug 30, 2020 | ↓ | Santa Coloma de Gramenet (ESP) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:50.70 | - | Aug 24, 2020 | ↑ | Castellón (ESP) |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 1:51.06 | - | Mar 7, 2020 | ↑ | Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 3:58.56 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | - | Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:58.56 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | - | Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2019 | 400m | 48.35 | - | Jun 5, 2019 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:49.90 | - | Jun 9, 2019 | ↑ | Tarragona (ESP) |
| 2018 | 400m | 48.29 | - | Jun 2, 2018 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2018 | 400m-short-track | 49.56 | - | Jan 21, 2018 | ↓ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:51.92 | - | Jul 11, 2018 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 1:54.82 | - | Feb 4, 2018 | ↑ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2017 | 400m | 47.85 | - | Jul 12, 2017 | ↓ | IAAF World U18 Championships |
| 2017 | 400m-short-track | 48.09 | - | Mar 12, 2017 | ↓ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:52.71 | - | Jun 14, 2017 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 1:55.94 | - | Jan 20, 2017 | ↑ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2016 | 600m | 1:22.17 | - | Jul 10, 2016 | ↑ | Granollers (ESP) |
| 2016 | 800m-short-track | 1:57.91 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↑ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:57.91 | - | Dec 11, 2016 | ↑ | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m-short-track | 2:57.29 | - | Jan 25, 2015 | - | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m | 2:57.29 | - | Jan 25, 2015 | - | Sabadell (ESP) (i) |
2026
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:50.09 | - | Jul 24 | Spanish Championships |
800m | 1:47.75 | - | Jul 24 | Spanish Championships |
800m | 1:46.12 | - | Jul 16 | Meeting Madrid |
800m | 1:46.10 | - | Jul 7 | Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona |
600m | 1:14.85 | - | Jul 1 | II Meeting Bernat Peso |
800m | 1:45.50 | - | Jun 20 | Track Night Vienna |
800m-short-track | 1:47.30 | - | Mar 20 | World Athletics Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 1:51.91 | - | Feb 28 | Spanish Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 1:51.91 | - | Feb 27 | Spanish Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 1:45.44 | - | Feb 21 | II Meeting Internacional Ourense, Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (i) |
1500m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 15 | Cataluña Indoor Championships, Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:46.86 | - | Feb 8 | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlélor Crédit Mutuel |
2025
28 performances2024
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:44.65 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
800m | 1:46.48 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
800m | 1:44.65 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
800m | 1:46.48 | - | Aug 7 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
800m | 1:50.17 | - | Jun 30 | Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia |
800m | 1:45.53 | - | Jun 30 | Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia |
800m | 1:50.17 | - | Jun 29 | Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia |
800m | 1:44.49 | - | Jun 23 | Meeting Guadalajara Atletismo Puma |
800m | 1:45.90 | - | Jun 21 | Meeting Madrid 2024 |
800m | 1:47.62 | - | Jun 16 | Cataluña Championships, Estadi Municipal d'Atletisme Congost, Manresa |
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Honours
5
2025European Athletics Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
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2025World Athletics Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Elvin Josué Canales's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Elvin Josué Canales's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:44.65, set on Jan 19, 2025 in Coque Sport Center, Luxembourg (LUX) (i).
Which events does Elvin Josué Canales compete in?
Elvin Josué Canales competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres.
How did Elvin Josué Canales perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:45.44, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Pista de atletismo Cuberta de Ourense, Ourense (ESP) (i). Last competition: Spanish Championships on Jul 24, 2026, 1:50.09.