James Rendón
- Born
- Apr 7, 1985 (41 years old)
- Events
- 50 km Race Walk · 20,000 Metres
James Rendón is a Colombia race walker, born on April 7, 1985. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.
His personal bests include 1:21:35 in the 20kmW, 2:43:24 in the 35kmW, 3:47:41 in the 50kmW, 42:52 in the 10Kilometr and 1:21:13.6h in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 7 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Colombia.
Personal best · 50 km Race Walk3:47:41
2019 season best4:35:34Nov 27, 2019 · Cartagena de Indias
National record3:47:4150 km Race Walk
Personal best · 20,000 Metres1:21:13.6h
As of Oct 28, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:47:41, 20,000 Metres 1:21:13.6h, 2019 season best 4:35:34 (Nov 27, 2019, Cartagena de Indias (COL)) · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWPoděbrady 20161:21:351,157 pts–
35kmWBogotá 20152:43:241,037 pts–
50kmWNY 20143:47:411,177 pts–
10KilometrBogotá 200642:52–
20,000MetrBuenos Aires 20111:21:13.6h–
10,000MetrBogotá 201142:38.5h–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,000Metr | 1:29:44.00 | – | Aug 10, 2019 | Bogotá (COL) |
| 2019 | 50kmW | 4:35:34 | – | Nov 27, 2019 | Cartagena de Indias (COL) |
| 2018 | 50kmW | 4:03:42 | – | Mar 10, 2018 | Sucúa South American Race Walking Championships, Sucúa |
| 2017 | 35kmW | 2:46:09 | – | Mar 4, 2017 | Castilla la Nueva (COL) |
| 2016 | 20kmW | 1:21:35 | – | Apr 9, 2016 | Poděbrady (CZE) |
| 2016 | 35kmW | 2:48:26 | – | Mar 5, 2016 | Castilla la Nueva (COL) |
| 2016 | 50kmW | 4:00:31 | – | May 8, 2016 | IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships |
| 2015 | 35kmW | 2:43:24 | – | Mar 28, 2015 | Bogotá (COL) |