Francisco Javier Fernández

Birth dateMar 6, 1977

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Francisco Javier Fernández is a Spain race walker, born on March 6, 1977. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:17:22 in the 20kmW, 3:41:02 in the 50kmW, 37:52 in the 10Kilometr, 18:24.13 in the 5000m-short-track and 2:07:34 in the 30Kilometr. He has earned 14 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Spain.

Key facts

20 km race walk

1:17:22

10 Kilometres Road

37:52

2009 season best

1:19:57

May 1, 2009

2009 season best

Last competition

IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu

Aug 27, 2011 · DQ

IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 3 silver

Record

National record · 20 km race walk 1:17:22

National record

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:17:22, 10 Kilometres Road 37:52, 2009 season best 1:19:57 (May 1, 2009) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu, Aug 27, 2011, DQ · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 3 silver · National record (20 km race walk) · 49 years old

Personal bests

20kmW

1:17:22

50kmW

3:41:02

10Kilometr

37:52

5000m-short-track

18:24.13

30Kilometr

2:07:34

10,000Metr

37:53.09

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	-	1
World Championships	-	3	-	3
Total	-	4	-	4

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2009	20kmW	1:19:57	-	May 1, 2009	↑	-
2009	50kmW	3:41:02	-	Mar 1, 2009	-	-
2008	10,000Metr	37:53.09	-	Jul 27, 2008	↑	-
2008	10Kilometr	38:28	-	Apr 26, 2008	↓	-
2008	20kmW	1:18:15	-	May 10, 2008	↑	Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2008	30Kilometr	2:07:34	-	Dec 20, 2008	-	-
2007	5000m-short-track	18:24.13	-	Feb 17, 2007	↑	-
2007	10Kilometr	38:08	-	Aug 4, 2007	↓	-
2007	20kmW	1:18:50	-	Jun 2, 2007	↑	-
2006	10Kilometr	38:12	-	Mar 4, 2006	↓	-
2006	20kmW	1:18:31	-	May 14, 2006	↑	La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
2005	5000m-short-track	18:50.63	-	Jan 7, 2005	↑	-
2005	10Kilometr	38:45	-	Feb 13, 2005	↓	-
2005	20kmW	1:19:36	-	Aug 10, 2005	↑	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004	10Kilometr	38:33	-	Jun 12, 2004	↓	-
2004	20kmW	1:19:19	-	Jun 5, 2004	↑	-
2003	10Kilometr	38:55	-	Jun 1, 2003	↓	-
2003	20kmW	1:19:48	-	May 18, 2003	↑	Cheboksary European Race Walking Cup, Cheboksary - U20 Events
2002	10Kilometr	37:52	-	Jun 8, 2002	↓	-
2002	20kmW	1:18:37	-	Aug 9, 2002	↑	München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2001	10Kilometr	38:00	-	Jun 9, 2001	↓	-
2001	20kmW	1:19:47	-	Apr 22, 2001	↑	-
2000	20kmW	1:21:01	-	Sep 29, 2000	↑	The XXVII Olympic Games
1999	10,000Metr	38:42.38	-	Jul 11, 1999	↑	-
1999	20kmW	1:22:47	-	May 2, 1999	↑	Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1998	20kmW	1:21:39	-	Aug 22, 1998	↑	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1997	20kmW	1:22:41	-	Apr 20, 1997	↑	Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1996	10,000Metr	40:38.25	-	Aug 22, 1996	↑	-
1995	10,000Metr	41:02.34	-	Jul 29, 1995	↑	European Junior Championships

2011

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	DQ	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu

2009

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
20kmW	DNF	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships
20kmW	DNF	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
20kmW	1:19:57	-	May 1	Sesto San Giovanni IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW	1:21:42	-	Mar 28	Santa Eulària des Riu Trofeu de Marxa, Santa Eulària des Riu
50kmW	3:41:02	-	Mar 1	Spanish Race Walking Championships, San Pedro del Pinatar

2008

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
30Kilometr	2:07:34	-	Dec 20	Irish Race Walking Championships, Dublin
10Kilometr	41:07	-	Dec 7	Granollers Gran Premi de Catalunya, Granollers
20kmW	1:23:14	-	Sep 21	Murcia IAAF Race Walking Challenge Final, Murcia
20kmW	1:20:32	-	Aug 16	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW	1:20:32	-	Aug 15	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
10,000Metr	37:53.09	-	Jul 27	Spanish Championships, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
20kmW	1:19:48	-	May 25	-
20kmW	1:19:48	-	May 24	Krakow Na Rynek Marsz, Kraków
20kmW	1:18:15	-	May 10	Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
10Kilometr	38:28	-	Apr 26	Moratalaz Gran Premio de Marcha, Mortalaz
10Kilometr	39:12	-	Jan 26	Huelva

2007

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	39:25	-	Dec 2	Granollers Gran Premio de Catalunya, Granollers
20kmW	1:22:40	-	Aug 26	IAAF World Championships
20kmW	1:22:40	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
10Kilometr	38:08	-	Aug 4	San Sebastian Spanish Race Walking Championships, San Sebastián
5000m-short-track	18:27.34	-	Jun 8	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
20kmW	1:18:50	-	Jun 2	La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
10Kilometr	41:10	-	Apr 1	Rubi Regional Race Walking Championships, Rubi
20kmW	1:18:51	-	Mar 24	Shenzen IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Shenzhen
5000m-short-track	18:24.13	-	Mar 6	Belfast (i)
20kmW	1:19:52	-	Mar 4	Spanish Race Walking Championships, Santa Eulària des Riu
5000m-short-track	18:24.13	-	Feb 17	Irish Indoor Championships, Belfast (i)
10Kilometr	38:25	-	Feb 3	San Fernando de Maspalomas Regional Race Walking Championships, San Fernando de Maspalomas
5000m-short-track	18:39.58	-	Jan 7	Yekaterinburg Luch Christmas Prizes, Yekaterinburg (i)

2006

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	39:54	-	Sep 17	Kraków Na Rynek Marsz, Kraków
10Kilometr	40:48	-	Aug 26	Guadix
20kmW	1:19:09	-	Aug 8	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
20kmW	1:19:09	-	Aug 7	Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
20kmW	1:18:31	-	May 14	La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW	1:18:31	-	May 13	La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW	1:18:33	-	Apr 22	Yangzhou IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Yangzhou
20kmW	1:20:36	-	Apr 2	-
20kmW	1:20:36	-	Apr 1	Rio Maior IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
10Kilometr	38:12	-	Mar 4	Madrid Gran Premio de Marcha de Mortalaz, Madrid

2005

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	39:24	-	Sep 17	Kraków Market Square Walk, Kraków
10Kilometr	42:17	-	Sep 10	Guadix Memorial Manuel Alcalde, Guadix
20kmW	1:19:36	-	Aug 10	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW	1:19:36	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW	1:22:45	-	Jun 30	Almería Mediterranean Games, Almería
20kmW	1:17:52	-	Jun 4	La Coruňa IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW	1:19:54	-	May 1	-
20kmW	1:19:54	-	Apr 30	Sesto San Giovanni IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW	1:19:02	-	Apr 2	Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
10Kilometr	38:45	-	Feb 13	Almería GP International Race Walking, Almería

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francisco Javier Fernández's 20 km race walk personal best?

Francisco Javier Fernández's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:17:22, set on Apr 28, 2002 in Turku (FIN).

Which events does Francisco Javier Fernández compete in?

Francisco Javier Fernández competes in the 20 km race walk and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Francisco Javier Fernández perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 1:19:57, set on May 1, 2009. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu on Aug 27, 2011, DQ.

How many medals has Francisco Javier Fernández won?

Francisco Javier Fernández has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 3 World Championships medals.

Francisco Javier Fernández

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2008

2007

2006

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