Eric Pineda

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Eric Pineda is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.07 in the 1500m, 4:18.66 in the Mile, 8:21.42 in the 3000m, 14:35.91 in the 5000m and 14:31.50 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:21.99
2026 season best8:21.99Jan 31, 2026 · Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:31.50
Last competitionSouthland Conference Outdoor Track ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 14:51.45
Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:21.99, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:31.50, 2026 season best 8:21.99 (Jan 31, 2026, Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:51.45

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2026United States 1500 m all-time list3:51.07963 pts––
MileIndoorOK 20264:18.66902 pts––
3000mIndoorAL 20268:21.42954 pts––
5000mCA 2026United States 5000 m all-time list14:35.91884 pts––
5000mIndoorAL 202514:31.50937 pts––
3000mStTX 2026United States 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:15.31932 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:51.07–Apr 3, 2026Bobcat Invitational & Multi
2026mile-short-track 4:18.66–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:18.66–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:18.66–Jan 16, 2026Owen Hewett Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:21.42–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:21.42–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m-short-track 8:21.99–Jan 31, 2026Robert Platt Invitational
20263000mSt 9:15.31–Mar 28, 2026Charles Austin Classic
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Eric Pineda's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:21.99, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA).

Eric Pineda competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:21.99, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Houston-Yeoman FH, Houston, TX (USA). Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:51.45.