Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Germán Silva
- Born
- Jan 9, 1968 (58 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 000 m
Germán Silva is a Mexico long-distance runner, born on January 9, 1968. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 13:26.11 in the 5000m, 27:46.52 in the 10000m, 1:00:28 in the Semi, 2:08:56 in the Marathon and 8:33.52 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:28
2010 season best1:10:27Sep 5, 2010 · Campeche
National record1:00:28Half Marathon
Personal best · 10 000 m27:46.52
As of Oct 29, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:28 (#519 all-time), 10 000 m 27:46.52 (#726 all-time), 2010 season best 1:10:27 (Sep 5, 2010, Campeche (MEX)) · Last competition: Chicago Marathon, Oct 10, 2010, 2:31:35 · National record (Half Marathon) · 58 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Semi | 1:10:27 | – | Sep 5, 2010 | Campeche (MEX) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:30:58 | – | Apr 19, 2010 | Boston Marathon |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 28:49 | – | Apr 29, 2001 | Cleveland, OH (USA) |
| 2001 | Semi | 1:02:18 | – | Apr 1, 2001 | Monterrey (MEX) |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 29:04 | – | Aug 5, 2000 | Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA) |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:04:03 | – | Jan 9, 2000 | Egmond aan Zee (NED) |
| 2000 | Marathon | 2:20:41 | – | Nov 5, 2000 | New York Marathon |
| 1998 | 10000m | 29:00.64 | – | Jul 21, 1998 | New York, NY (USA) |