Joel Mendez

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Joel Mendez is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:48.55 in the 1500m, 4:13.47 in the Mile, 4:12.64 in the Mile, 8:28.44 in the 3000m and 8:28.44 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:37.40
2024 season best8:39.55Mar 29, 2024 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2024 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:48.55
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, ARMay 24, 2024 · 8:55.84
NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:37.40, 1500 m 3:48.55, 2024 season best 8:39.55 (Mar 29, 2024, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR, May 24, 2024, 8:55.84

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mCA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:48.55995 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:13.47916 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20224:12.64973 pts–
3000mIndoorID 20228:28.44915 pts–
3000m2022United States 3000 m all-time list8:28.44896 pts–
5000mTX 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:22.58926 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20243000mSt 8:39.55–Mar 29, 2024Stanford Invitational
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:41.88–Feb 10, 2024Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
20243000m Indoor8:41.88–Feb 10, 2024Mountain State Games, Holt Arena, Pocatello, ID (i)
20245000m 14:40.06–May 11, 2024Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Competition
20231500m 3:48.55–Apr 15, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
20233000mSt 8:37.40–May 26, 2023NCAA Division I West First Rounds
20235000m 14:22.58–May 13, 2023Western Athletic Conference WAC Championships
20221500m 3:51.31–Apr 16, 2022Jack Rose Track, Long Beach, CA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joel Mendez's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:37.40, set on May 26, 2023 in Hornet Stadium - Sac St., Sacramento, CA (USA).

Joel Mendez competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2024 season best: 8:39.55, set on Mar 29, 2024 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR on May 24, 2024, 8:55.84.