José Alberto Cairo Sánchez

Birth dateSep 2, 1986

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José Alberto Cairo Sánchez is a Cuba middle-distance runner, born on September 2, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.13 in the 1500m, 8:13.63 in the 3000m, 14:23.73 in the 5000m and 8:26.16 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 9 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Cuba.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:26.16

#687 all-time

1500 m

3:45.13

2018 season best

8:51.57

Mar 16, 2018 · Camagüey (CUB)

2018 season best

Record

National record · 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.16

National record

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.16 (#687 all-time), 1500 m 3:45.13, 2018 season best 8:51.57 (Mar 16, 2018, Camagüey (CUB)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 40 years old

Personal bests

1500m

3:45.13

3000m

8:13.63

5000m

14:23.73

3000mSt

8:26.16

#687 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2018	3000mSt	8:51.57	-	Mar 16, 2018	↑	Camagüey (CUB)
2016	1500m	3:55.14	-	Mar 17, 2016	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2016	5000m	14:42.84	-	Mar 20, 2016	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2014	1500m	3:53.5h	-	May 23, 2014	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2012	1500m	3:52.09	-	Mar 22, 2012	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2012	3000mSt	8:54.49	-	May 1, 2012	↑	Baie Mahault (FRA)
2012	5000m	14:47.38	-	Mar 24, 2012	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2011	3000mSt	8:43.05	-	Sep 8, 2011	↑	La Habana (CUB)
2010	1500m	3:45.13	-	Jun 9, 2010	↓	Huelva (ESP)
2010	3000m	8:13.63	-	May 1, 2010	↑	Baie Mahault (FRA)
2010	3000mSt	8:31.80	-	Jun 5, 2010	↑	San Fernando (ESP)
2009	3000mSt	8:26.16	-	Jun 19, 2009	↑	La Habana (CUB)
2009	5000m	14:23.73	-	Jul 5, 2009	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2008	3000mSt	8:53.24	-	Jul 5, 2008	↑	Cali (COL)
2007	3000mSt	8:36.07	-	Jul 28, 2007	↑	Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2006	3000mSt	8:41.21	-	Mar 24, 2006	↑	La Habana (CUB)
2006	3000m	8:43.58	-	May 13, 2006	↑	Valladolid (ESP)
2006	5000m	14:25.05	-	Mar 25, 2006	↓	La Habana (CUB)
2005	1500m	3:52.8h	-	Apr 27, 2005	↓	Santa Clara (CUB)
2005	3000mSt	8:43.96	-	Jul 31, 2005	↑	Windsor (CAN)
2004	3000mSt	8:52.28	-	Apr 25, 2004	↑	La Habana (CUB)

2018

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:51.57	-	Mar 16	Camagüey Competencia Fin de Macrociclo, Camagüey

2016

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:42.84	-	Mar 20	La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana
1500m	3:55.14	-	Mar 17	La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana

2014

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:53.5HT	-	May 23	La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana

2012

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:58.49	-	Jun 29	La Habana
3000mSt	8:54.49	-	May 1	Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
5000m	14:47.38	-	Mar 24	La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana
1500m	3:52.09	-	Mar 22	La Habana Copa Cuba, La Habana

2011

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:49.75	-	Oct 28	Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara
3000mSt	8:43.05	-	Sep 8	La Habana
3000mSt	8:55.47	-	May 27	La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana
3000mSt	8:50.02	-	May 6	La Habana

2010

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:48.11	-	Sep 5	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
3000mSt	8:48.11	-	Sep 4	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
3000mSt	8:40.58	-	Jul 3	La Habana
1500m	3:45.13	-	Jun 9	Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
3000mSt	8:31.80	-	Jun 5	San Fernando Ibero American Championships, San Fernando
3000mSt	8:33.38	-	May 21	La Habana
3000m	8:13.63	-	May 1	Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
3000mSt	8:48.1HT	-	Mar 20	La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana
3000mSt	8:38.2HT	-	Feb 25	La Habana

2009

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:23.73	-	Jul 5	La Habana CAC Championships, La Habana
3000mSt	8:30.08	-	Jul 4	La Habana CAC Championships, La Habana
3000mSt	8:26.16	-	Jun 19	La Habana
3000mSt	8:54.39	-	May 30	La Habana Barrientos Memorial, La Habana
3000mSt	8:40.87	-	Apr 24	La Habana Juegos Deportivos del ALBA, La Habana

2008

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:53.24	-	Jul 5	Cali CAC Championships, Cali

2007

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:36.07	-	Jul 28	Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro
3000mSt	8:38.6HT	-	Jun 16	Santa Clara Memorial Rosenda Brunet, Santa Clara
3000mSt	9:01.87	-	May 27	La Habana Copa Cuba de Atletismo, La Habana
3000mSt	8:49.12	-	May 10	Caracas Juegos del ALBA, Caracas
3000mSt	8:41.87	-	Mar 16	Santa Clara

2006

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:46.05	-	Jul 28	Cartagena de Indias CAC Games, Cartagena de Indias
3000mSt	9:06.42	-	Jul 7	Santo Domingo NACAC U23 Championships, Santo Domingo
3000mSt	9:14.66	-	Jun 2	Naguanagua CAC University Championships, Naguanagua
3000m	8:43.58	-	May 13	Valladolid Trofeo Ana Pérez, Valladolid
3000mSt	8:52.98	-	May 5	La Habana Cuban National Olympics, La Habana
5000m	14:25.05	-	Mar 25	Cuban Championships, La Habana
3000mSt	8:41.21	-	Mar 24	Cuban Championships, La Habana

2005

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:43.96	-	Jul 31	Windsor Pan American Junior Championships, Windsor
3000mSt	9:07.44	-	Jul 9	Nassau CAC Championships, Nassau
3000mSt	8:56.00	-	Jun 23	La Habana Juegos Deportivos ALBA, La Habana
3000mSt	9:07.5HT	-	May 25	Santiago de Cuba Cuban Junior Championships, Santiago de Cuba
3000mSt	8:56.13	-	May 19	La Habana Memorial José Barrientos, La Habana
3000mSt	8:48.9HT	-	Apr 30	Santa Clara
1500m	3:52.8HT	-	Apr 27	Santa Clara
3000mSt	8:56.2HT	-	Apr 6	Santa Clara
3000mSt	8:55.51	-	Mar 18	Cuban Championships, La Habana

2004

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:52.28	-	Apr 25	La Habana Cuban National Olympiad, La Habana

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is José Alberto Cairo Sánchez's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

José Alberto Cairo Sánchez's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:26.16, set on Jun 19, 2009 in La Habana (CUB), #687 on the all-time list.

Which events does José Alberto Cairo Sánchez compete in?

José Alberto Cairo Sánchez competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did José Alberto Cairo Sánchez perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 8:51.57, set on Mar 16, 2018 in Camagüey (CUB).

José Alberto Cairo Sánchez

Personal bests

Performance Charts

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