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José Leyver

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José Leyver

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateNov 12, 1985
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José Leyver is a Mexico race walker, born on November 12, 1985. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:21:08 in the 20kmW, 2:31:28 in the 35kmW, 3:45:09 in the 50kmW, 45:45 in the 10Kilometr and 42:32.64 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:45:09
20 km race walk
1:21:08
2024 season best
1:26:32
May 18, 2024 · La Coruña (ESP)
2024 season best
Last competition
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
May 18, 2024 · 1:26:32
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:45:09, 20 km race walk 1:21:08, 2024 season best 1:26:32 (May 18, 2024, La Coruña (ESP)) · Last competition: XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha, May 18, 2024, 1:26:32 · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:21:08
2:31:28
3:45:09
45:45
42:32.64
4:03:43.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
20kmW
1:26:32-May 18, 2024
↑
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
2023
10,000Metr
43:30.64-Jul 22, 2023
↓
Mexican Championships, Unidad Deportiva Mario Vázquez Raña, Puebla
2023
35kmW
2:33:40-Mar 25, 2023
↓
43rd Dudinska 50
2022
35kmW
2:31:28-Apr 23, 2022
↓
Dudinska 50, Dudince
2021
10,000Metr
42:32.64-Jun 13, 2021
↓
Mexican Championships, Estadio Olímpico de Querétaro, Queretaro
2021
50kmW
3:56:53-Aug 6, 2021
↑
The XXXII Olympic Games
2019
20kmW
1:21:08-Jun 8, 2019
↑
Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña
2019
50kmW
3:58:14-Apr 21, 2019
↑
Pan American 50km Race Walking Cup, Lázaro Cárdenas
2018
20kmW
1:21:30-Apr 14, 2018
↑
Naumburg German 20km Race Walking Championships
2018
50kmW
3:53:37-Feb 25, 2018
↑
Monterrey Memorial Jerzy Hausleber, Monterrey
2017
50kmW
3:45:09-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Naumburg (GER)
2016
50kmW
3:50:40-Mar 19, 2016
↑
Dudince (SVK)
2015
50kmW
3:50:14-Mar 7, 2015
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2014
50kmW
3:50:42-Feb 22, 2014
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2014
50,000Metr
4:03:43.0h-Aug 31, 2014-Xalapa (MEX)
2012
50kmW
3:51:31-Mar 3, 2012
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2011
20kmW
1:22:30-Apr 9, 2011
↑
Rio Maior (POR)
2011
50kmW
3:49:16-Oct 29, 2011
↑
Guadalajara (MEX)
2010
50kmW
4:02:30-Feb 27, 2010
↑
Dolores Hidalgo (MEX)
2009
20kmW
1:25:22-Jun 20, 2009
↑
La Coruña (ESP)
2009
50kmW
3:57:15-Oct 18, 2009
↑
Scanzorosciate (ITA)
2008
20kmW
1:30:45-Mar 8, 2008
↑
Chihuahua (MEX)
2004
10Kilometr
45:45-May 5, 2004-Tepic (MEX)

2024

2 performances

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:56:53-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
50kmW
3:56:53-Aug 6The XXXII Olympic Games
10,000Metr
42:32.64-Jun 13Mexican Championships, Estadio Olímpico de Querétaro, Queretaro
10Kilometr
42:32.64-Jun 12Mexican Championships, Estadio Olímpico de Querétaro, Queretaro
50kmW
4:09:47-May 7Pan American Race Walking Cup, Guayaquil
50kmW
3:58:31-Mar 20Dudinska 50

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Sep 28IAAF World Championships in Athletics
20kmW
1:21:08-Jun 8Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña
50kmW
3:58:14-Apr 21Pan American 50km Race Walking Cup, Lázaro Cárdenas

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:51:17-Aug 13IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:51:17-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:45:09-Apr 23Naumburg International Race Walking Championships, Naumburg
50kmW
3:52:06-Mar 19Monterrey Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Monterrey

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:56:07-Aug 19The XXXI Olympic Games
50kmW
3:56:07-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
50kmW
3:50:40-Mar 19Dudince Dudinska 50, Dudince

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:04-May 10Arica Pan American Race Walking Cup, Arica
50kmW
3:50:14-Mar 7Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50,000Metr
4:03:43.0HT-Aug 31Mexican Championships, Xalapa
50kmW
3:52:20-May 4IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:52:20-May 3IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:50:42-Feb 22Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:00-Aug 11The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:55:00-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
50kmW
3:53:38-May 13IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:53:38-May 12IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:51:31-Mar 3Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:49:16-Oct 29Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara
50kmW
3:55:37-Sep 3IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
50kmW
3:55:37-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
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Honours

🥉

Pan American Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2021
🥇

Barranquilla CAC Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2018
🥈

Guadalajara Pan American Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is José Leyver's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

José Leyver's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:45:09, set on Apr 23, 2017 in Naumburg (GER).

Which events does José Leyver compete in?

José Leyver competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did José Leyver perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 1:26:32, set on May 18, 2024 in La Coruña (ESP). Last competition: XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha on May 18, 2024, 1:26:32.