José Alberto Cairo Sánchez

José Alberto Cairo Sánchez

CubaCuba
Born
Sep 2, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:26.16
#687 all-time
2018 season best8:51.57Mar 16, 2018 · Camagüey
2018 season best
National record8:26.163000 m steeplechase
National record
Personal best · 1500 m3:45.13

As of Nov 13, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHuelva 2010Cuba 1500 m all-time list3:45.131,039 pts–
3000mBaie Mahault 2010Cuba 3000 m all-time list8:13.63978 pts–
5000mLa Habana 2009Cuba 5000 m all-time list14:23.73923 pts–
3000mStLa Habana 2009Cuba 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:26.161,140 pts#687

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20183000mSt 8:51.57–Mar 16, 2018Camagüey (CUB)
20161500m 3:55.14–Mar 17, 2016La Habana (CUB)
20165000m 14:42.84–Mar 20, 2016La Habana (CUB)
20141500m 3:53.5h–May 23, 2014La Habana (CUB)
20121500m 3:52.09–Mar 22, 2012La Habana (CUB)
20123000mSt 8:54.49–May 1, 2012Baie Mahault (FRA)
20125000m 14:47.38–Mar 24, 2012La Habana (CUB)
20113000mSt 8:43.05–Sep 8, 2011La Habana (CUB)
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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.

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

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