Karla Velez

Karla Velez

ColombiaColombiaActive
Born
Jul 28, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Karla Velez is a Colombia sprinter, born on July 28, 1998. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.3h in the 100m, 25.02 in the 200m, 53.73 in the 400m, 2:04.68 in the 800m and 4:43.6h in the 1500m. She has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Colombia.

Personal best · 800 m2:04.68
2026 season best2:07.97Apr 12, 2026 · Rey Pele, Villavicencio
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m53.73
Last competitionColombian Championships, Estadio de Atletismo La Flora, Bucaramanga - Combined EventsOct 30, 2026 · 55.20
Colombian Championships, Estadio de Atletismo La Flora, Bucaramanga - Combined Events

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:04.68, 400 m 53.73, 2026 season best 2:07.97 (Apr 12, 2026, Rey Pele, Villavicencio (COL)) · Last competition: Colombian Championships, Estadio de Atletismo La Flora, Bucaramanga - Combined Events, Oct 30, 2026, 55.20 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mBogotá 2022Colombia 100 m all-time list12.3h933 pts––
200mCali 2024Colombia 200 m all-time list25.02940 pts––
400mBogotá 2024Colombia 400 m all-time list53.731,061 pts–#743
800mArmenia 2025Colombia 800 m all-time list2:04.681,080 pts––
1500mSopó 2026Colombia 1500 m all-time list4:43.6h881 pts––
4x100mCali 2024Colombia 4 × 100 m all-time list47.98––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:43.6h–Mar 14, 2026Colombian Middle and Long Distance Championships
2026400m 53.90–Apr 24, 2026Campeonato Nacional Interclubes y Municipios
2026800m 2:07.97–Apr 12, 2026Copa Sudamericana De Semi Fondo y Fondo
2025400m 54.39–Apr 6, 2025Campeonato Nacional De Velocidad y Saltos
2025800m 2:04.68–Aug 3, 2025Colombian Championships
20254x400Metre 3:19.85–Apr 5, 2025Campeonato Nacional De Velocidad y Saltos
20254x400m 3:29.99–Aug 3, 2025Colombian Championships
2024200m 25.02-0.6Mar 17, 2024Campeonato Nacional de Lanzamientos y Velocidad, Pedro Grajales, Cali
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Karla Velez's 800 m personal best is 2:04.68, set on Aug 3, 2025 in Estadio de Atletismo de la Unidad Deportiva Centenario, Armenia (COL).

Karla Velez competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2026 season best: 2:07.97, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Rey Pele, Villavicencio (COL). Last competition: Colombian Championships, Estadio de Atletismo La Flora, Bucaramanga - Combined Events on Oct 30, 2026, 55.20.