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Emerson Hernandez

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Emerson Hernandez

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Birth dateJan 20, 1988
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Emerson Hernandez is a El Salvador race walker, born on January 20, 1988. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:26:34 in the 20kmW, 2:48:30 in the 35kmW, 3:53:57 in the 50kmW, 21:24 in the 5Kilometre and 12:45.13 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing El Salvador.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:53:57
20 km race walk
1:26:34
2017 season best
6:21.15
Feb 11, 2017 · New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017 season best
Record
National record · 50 km Race Walk 3:53:57
National record
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:53:57, 20 km race walk 1:26:34, 2017 season best 6:21.15 (Feb 11, 2017, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 38 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:26:34
2:48:30
3:53:57
21:24
12:45.13
43:18
21:02.44
42:17.56
6:21.15

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
MileRaceWa
6:21.15-Feb 11, 2017
↑
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017
3000m-short-track
12:45.13-Feb 19, 2017-Cambridge, MA (USA) (i)
2017
5Kilometre
21:24-Jun 4, 2017-Albany, NY (USA)
2017
5000m-short-track
22:41.44-Jun 10, 2017
↓
New York, NY (USA)
2015
MileRaceWa
6:37.89-Feb 14, 2015
↑
New York, NY (USA) (i)
2014
10,000Metr
42:17.56-Apr 26, 2014
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2014
20kmW
1:29:57-May 4, 2014
↑
IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2013
5000m-short-track
21:02.44-Jun 14, 2013
↓
New York, NY (USA)
2013
20kmW
1:26:34-May 1, 2013
↑
Sesto San Giovanni (ITA)
2012
20kmW
1:32:53-Mar 18, 2012
↑
Lugano (SUI)
2012
50kmW
3:53:57-Aug 11, 2012
↑
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
20kmW
1:30:48-Aug 28, 2011
↑
IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2011
35kmW
2:48:30-Feb 27, 2011-San Salvador (ESA)
2011
50kmW
3:56:09-Apr 24, 2011
↑
Taicang (CHN)
2010
50kmW
4:06:47-May 15, 2010
↑
IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
2009
20kmW
1:30:28-Mar 22, 2009
↑
San Salvador (ESA)
2008
10Kilometr
43:18-May 10, 2008
↑
Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2007
10Kilometr
44:30-Apr 21, 2007
↑
Santa Caterina (BRA)
2006
10,000Metr
46:23.20-Aug 19, 2006
↑
Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
2005
10,000Metr
46:35.34-Jul 16, 2005
↑
Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
22:41.44-Jun 10New York USATF National Club Championships, New York, NY
5Kilometre
21:24-Jun 4Albany USA 5km Race Walking Championships, Albany, NY
5Kilometre
21:28-Apr 2Philadelphia Pan American Race Walk Cup Trials, Philadelphia, PA
3000m-short-track
12:45.13-Feb 19Cambridge USATF New England Indoor Championships, Cambridge, MA (i)
MileRaceWa
6:21.15-Feb 11New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)
3000m-short-track
13:02.87-Jan 22Cambridge Greater Boston Track Club Inv., Cambridge, MA (i) - Mixed Races

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
MileRaceWa
6:37.89-Feb 14New York Millrose Games, New York, NY (i) - National Events

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:58-Sep 14Valley Cottage Race Walking Meeting, Valley Cottage, NY
20kmW
1:29:57-May 4IAAF World Race Walking Cup
10,000Metr
42:17.56-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
5000m-short-track
21:02.44-Jun 15New York East Region Open Championships, New York, NY
5000m-short-track
21:02.44-Jun 14New York East Region Open, New York, NY
20kmW
1:26:34-May 1Sesto san Giovanni IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:57-Aug 11The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:53:57-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
20kmW
1:32:53-Mar 18Lugano Trophy - Memorial Mario Albisetti, Lugano

2011

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:12:53-Oct 29Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara
20kmW
1:30:48-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:30:48-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
20kmW
1:32:24-Aug 5México City Mexican Championships, Ciudad de México
20kmW
1:35:57-Jun 26Dublin Grand Prix of Race Walking, Dublin
50kmW
3:56:09-Apr 24Taicang IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Taicang
35kmW
2:48:30-Feb 27San Salvador CAC Race Walking Championships, San Salvador

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:06:47-May 16IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua
50kmW
4:06:47-May 15IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Chihuahua

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:28-Mar 22San Salvador Copa Centroamericana De Marcha, San Salvador

2008

2 performances

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
44:30-Apr 21Santa Caterina Pan American Race Walking Cup, Santa Caterina - U20 Events

2006

2 performances

2005

2 performances

Honours

6

Guadalajara Pan American Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Emerson Hernandez's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Emerson Hernandez's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:53:57, set on Aug 11, 2012 in Olympic Stadium, London (GBR).

Which events does Emerson Hernandez compete in?

Emerson Hernandez competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Emerson Hernandez perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 6:21.15, set on Feb 11, 2017 in New York, NY (USA) (i).