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José Carlos Herrera

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José Carlos Herrera

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateFeb 5, 1986
BirthplaceMonterrey, Mexico
Height1.87 m
Weight77 kg

José Carlos Herrera Vargas (born February 5, 1986) is a Mexican sprinter At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 200 metres. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 200 metres.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
200 m
20.17
#252 all-time
100 m
10.21
2019 season best
21.58
Feb 17, 2019 · Monterrey (MEX)
2019 season best
Last competition
Mexican Championships, Chihuahua
Jun 1, 2019 · 39.32
Mexican Championships, Chihuahua
Record
National record · 200 m 20.17
National record
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 200 m 20.17 (#252 all-time), 100 m 10.21, 2019 season best 21.58 (Feb 17, 2019, Monterrey (MEX)) · Last competition: Mexican Championships, Chihuahua, Jun 1, 2019, 39.32 · National record (200 m) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.21
20.17
#252 all-time
46.18
1:53.05
39.32
3:11.52
6.91
47.04
20.81
32.40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
200m
21.58+1.7Feb 17, 2019
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2019
4x100m
39.32-Jun 1, 2019
↑
Mexican Championships, Chihuahua
2017
100m
10.43+1.5Feb 18, 2017
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2017
200m
20.38+0.0Feb 11, 2017
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2016
60m
6.91-Jan 22, 2016-Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2016
100m
10.22+1.2Jun 3, 2016
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2016
200m
20.17+0.9Apr 16, 2016
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2016
200m-short-track
21.01-Jan 22, 2016
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2015
100m
10.47+1.2Apr 18, 2015
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
2015
200m
20.33+0.0Mar 29, 2015
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2014
100m
10.21+0.8Aug 29, 2014
↑
Xalapa (MEX)
2014
200m
20.35-0.7Aug 2, 2014
↓
Ninove (BEL)
2014
200m-short-track
20.81-Jan 24, 2014
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2014
300m
32.40-Jul 16, 2014-Liège (BEL)
2014
4x100m
40.21-Nov 28, 2014
↑
Veracruz (MEX)
2014
400m-short-track
47.04-Feb 15, 2014
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2014
400m
47.04-Feb 15, 2014
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2013
200m
20.98+1.3Apr 13, 2013
↓
El Paso, TX (USA)
2013
4x100m
40.44-Mar 30, 2013
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2013
4x400m
3:11.52-Jun 23, 2013
↑
Zapopán (MEX)
2012
100m
10.82+0.3Apr 27, 2012
↑
Xalapa (MEX)
2012
200m
20.57+1.5Jun 23, 2012
↓
Toluca (MEX)
2012
4x100m
40.52-Apr 28, 2012
↑
Xalapa (MEX)
2011
100m
10.68-Feb 12, 2011
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2011
200m
20.84-Apr 28, 2011
↓
Toluca (MEX)
2011
200m-short-track
21.43-Jan 28, 2011
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2011
400m
47.00-Mar 11, 2011
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2011
400m-short-track
47.88-Jan 29, 2011
↑
Albuquerque, NM (USA) (i)
2010
100m
10.54-Apr 30, 2010
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2010
200m
20.71-Mar 28, 2010
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2010
200m-short-track
21.41-Feb 13, 2010
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2010
4x100m
41.05-Apr 30, 2010
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2010
400m
46.18-Mar 12, 2010
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2010
400m-short-track
47.37-Feb 12, 2010
↑
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2010
4x400m
3:12.30-May 23, 2010
↑
San José del Cabo (MEX)
2009
100m
10.98+0.1Apr 3, 2009
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
2009
200m
21.07+2.2Jul 12, 2009
↓
Guanajuato (MEX)
2009
200m-short-track
22.08-Feb 7, 2009
↑
Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2009
400m
47.49-Mar 20, 2009
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2009
800m
1:53.05-Mar 20, 2009-Monterrey (MEX)

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
39.32-Jun 1Mexican Championships, Chihuahua
200m
21.58+1.7Feb 17Copa Nuevo León, Monterrey
200m
21.60+1.4Feb 17Copa Nuevo León, Monterrey

2017

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.01+0.2Jun 18Mexican Championships, Monterrey
200m
22.01-1.5Jun 18Mexican Championships, Monterrey
200m
20.91-1.0Apr 8St. George's Grenada Invitational, St. George's
200m
20.91+1.8Mar 30Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL - Open Event
100m
10.65-1.7Mar 24Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey
100m
10.56+1.4Mar 24Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey
100m
10.46+1.1Feb 18Monterrey
100m
10.43+1.5Feb 18Monterrey
100m
10.46+0.0Feb 11Ciudad de México All-Comers, Ciudad de México
200m
20.38+0.0Feb 11Ciudad de México All-Comers, Ciudad de México

2016

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.48-0.4Aug 17The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
20.48-0.4Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
20.29+0.0Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
200m
20.46+0.3Jul 23Houston American Track League, Houston, TX
200m
20.82-0.2Jul 15Edmonton TrackTown Classic, Edmonton
200m
20.46-0.9Jun 5Mexican Championships, Monterrey
200m
20.98-0.1Jun 5Mexican Championships, Monterrey
100m
10.22+1.2Jun 3Mexican Championships, Monterrey
100m
10.30+1.3Jun 3Mexican Championships, Monterrey
200m
20.55+3.8May 22Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events
200m
20.57+0.3May 20Golden Spike Ostrava 2016, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
200m
20.68-0.2May 14Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault
200m
20.17+0.9Apr 16Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
200m
20.41+0.5Apr 9Tempe Sun Angel Track Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
100m
10.40+0.9Apr 9Tempe Sun Angel Track Classic, Tempe, AZ - Invitational Events
100m
10.36+0.1Mar 18Ciudad de Mexico Selectivo Relevos Mt SAC, Ciudad de México
100m
10.40+0.4Mar 18Ciudad de Mexico Selectivo Relevos Mt SAC, Ciudad de México
100m
10.54-0.9Mar 4Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey
100m
10.61-4.1Mar 4Monterrey Relevos TEC, Monterrey
200m
20.46+0.7Feb 14Monterrey
200m-short-track
21.01-Jan 22Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i)
60m
6.91-Jan 22Albuquerque Cherry and Silver Invitational, Albuquerque, NM (i)

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.68+0.3Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
100m
10.47+1.2Apr 18Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
200m
20.33+0.0Mar 29Ciudad de México Relevos Mt. SAC, Ciudad de México
100m
10.55+1.5Mar 28Ciudad de México Relevos Mt. SAC, Ciudad de México
100m
10.54-2.1Mar 28Ciudad de México Relevos Mt. SAC, Ciudad de México

2014

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
40.21-Nov 28Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
200m
20.63-1.8Nov 27Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
200m
20.78-0.8Nov 26Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
100m
10.58-1.0Nov 24Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
200m
20.38-0.6Aug 31Mexican Championships, Xalapa
200m
21.13+0.3Aug 31Mexican Championships, Xalapa
100m
10.26-Aug 29Mexican Championships, Xalapa
100m
10.21+0.8Aug 29Mexican Championships, Xalapa
200m
20.36+0.6Aug 16Ciudad de México Panamerican Sports Festival, Ciudad de México
200m
20.41-0.6Aug 16Ciudad de México Panamerican Sports Festival, Ciudad de México
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Honours

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Mexican Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2019
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Mexican Championships

200 Metres

2016
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Mexican Championships

100 Metres

2016
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Mexican Championships

200 Metres

2014
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Mexican Championships

100 Metres

2014
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Zapopan Mexican Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2013
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Zapopan Mexican Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2013
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Zapopan Mexican Championships

200 Metres

2013
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Mexican Championships

200 Metres

2012
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Mexican Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

2012
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Mexican Championships

100 Metres

2010
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Mexican Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2010
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Mexican Championships

200 Metres

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is José Carlos Herrera's 200 m personal best?

José Carlos Herrera's 200 m personal best is 20.17, set on Apr 16, 2016 in Walnut, CA (USA), #252 on the all-time list.

Which events does José Carlos Herrera compete in?

José Carlos Herrera competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did José Carlos Herrera perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 21.58, set on Feb 17, 2019 in Monterrey (MEX). Last competition: Mexican Championships, Chihuahua on Jun 1, 2019, 39.32.