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Joel Sánchez

Joel Sánchez

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateSep 15, 1966
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Joel Sánchez is a Mexico race walker, born on September 15, 1966. He competes primarily in the 20kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:19:00 in the 20kmW and 3:44:36 in the 50kmW. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:19:00
50 km Race Walk
3:44:36
2001 season best
1:22:05
Aug 4, 2001
2001 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Aug 4, 2001 · 1:22:05
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:19:00, 50 km Race Walk 3:44:36, 2001 season best 1:22:05 (Aug 4, 2001) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Aug 4, 2001, 1:22:05 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:19:00
3:44:36
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
20kmW
1:22:05-Aug 4, 2001
↑
IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2000
20kmW
1:20:53-Apr 23, 2000
↑
-
2000
50kmW
3:44:36-Sep 29, 2000
↑
The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
20kmW
1:19:00-May 8, 1999
↑
-
1999
50kmW
3:49:51-Mar 21, 1999
↑
-
1998
20kmW
1:19:45-May 16, 1998
↑
-
1997
20kmW
1:20:05-Apr 19, 1997
↑
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1992
20kmW
1:30:12-Jul 31, 1992
↑
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2001

2 performances

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:44:36-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
50kmW
3:44:36-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:20:53-Apr 23-
50kmW
3:47:55-Apr 9-

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
20kmW
1:19:00-May 8Eisenhüttenstadt
50kmW
3:52:31-May 2Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:52:31-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:49:51-Mar 21-

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:20:38-May 23-
20kmW
1:19:45-May 16-

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:24:48-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:20:05-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:12-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

6

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2001
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The XXVII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Sánchez's 20 km race walk personal best?

Joel Sánchez's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:19:00, set on May 8, 1999 in Eisenhüttenstadt (GER).

Which events does Joel Sánchez compete in?

Joel Sánchez competes in the 20 km race walk and 50 km Race Walk.

How did Joel Sánchez perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 1:22:05, set on Aug 4, 2001. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton on Aug 4, 2001, 1:22:05.

How many medals has Joel Sánchez won?

Joel Sánchez has won 1 Olympic Games medal.