Juan Diego Castro
- Born
- May 17, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- Mile Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track
Juan Diego Castro is a Costa Rica middle-distance runner, born on May 17, 2000. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:48.06 in the 800m, 3:40.25 in the 1500m, 3:57.78 in the Mile, 4:00.43 in the Mile and 9:07.04 in the 3000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Costa Rica.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:00.13, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:24.05, 2024 season best 3:40.93 (Mar 22, 2024, Mangrum Track & Field, San Marcos, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS, May 25, 2024, 3:55.10 · National record (800 m) · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:40.93 | – | Mar 22, 2024 | Mangrum Invitational, Mangrum Track & Field, San Marcos, CA |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:13.38 | – | May 11, 2024 | Franson Last Chance |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:48.33 | – | Apr 14, 2023 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | 1000m Indoor | 2:20.29 | – | Feb 25, 2023 | Big 12 Indoor Championships, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:20.29 | – | Feb 25, 2023 | Big 12 Indoor Championships, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:40.25 | – | Apr 15, 2023 | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2023 | Mile Indoor | 3:58.15 | – | Jan 28, 2023 | Razorback Invitational |
| 2023 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:58.15 | – | Jan 28, 2023 | Razorback Invitational |