John Chavez

John Chavez

Born
May 21, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

John Chavez is a Colombia sprinter, born on May 21, 1979. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 47.95 in the 400m, 1:48.65 in the 800m, 3:45.97 in the 1500m, 3:09.48 in the 4x400m and 51.46 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 4 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Colombia.

Personal best · 800 m1:48.65
2015 season best1:58.75Apr 19, 2015
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.97

As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:48.65, 1500 m 3:45.97, 2015 season best 1:58.75 (Apr 19, 2015) · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mMedellín 200247.95984 pts–
800mCali 20051:48.651,065 pts–
1500mArmenia 20053:45.971,028 pts–
4x400mBarquisimeto 20033:09.48–
400m-short-trackIndoorIN 201451.46833 pts–
400m-short-track201451.46833 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015800m 1:58.75–Apr 19, 2015–
20151500m 3:57.30–Apr 17, 2015–
2014400m-short-track 51.46–Feb 15, 2014–
2014800m 1:54.91–Jun 29, 2014–
20131500m 3:55.79–Jun 15, 2013–
2006800m 1:48.65–May 27, 2006–
20061500m 3:47.63–May 7, 2006–
2005800m 1:48.65–Jul 24, 2005–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Chavez's 800 m personal best is 1:48.65, set on Jul 24, 2005 in Cali (COL).

John Chavez competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2015 season best: 1:58.75, set on Apr 19, 2015.