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Laura Galván

MEXWomen

Birth dateOct 5, 1991

BirthplaceGuanajuato, Mexico

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Laura Esther Galván Rodríguez (born 5 October 1991) is a Mexican long-distance runner.

She won the gold medal in the women's 5000 metres event at the 2019 Pan American Games held in Lima, Peru. She also competed in the women's 1500 metres event where she finished in 4th place.

On 6 March 2021, Galván ran 4:08.14 setting a new Mexican 1500 m record outdoor track and field. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts

3000 m

8:28.05

#70 all-time

5000 m

14:43.94

#152 all-time

2026 season best

32:31

Jul 4, 2026

2026 season best

Last competition

CAC Games, Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo

Aug 2, 2026 · 1:13:43

CAC Games, Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo

Record

National record · 1500 m 4:03.06

National record

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m 8:28.05 (#70 all-time), 5000 m 14:43.94 (#152 all-time), 2026 season best 32:31 (Jul 4, 2026) · Last competition: CAC Games, Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo, Aug 2, 2026, 1:13:43 · National record (1500 m) · 34 years old

Personal bests

2:07.43

4:03.06

4:31.89

8:28.05

14:43.94

31:04.08

1:07:31

15:26

8:40.45

31:14

52:18

4:31.89

16:54.75

4:23.9HT

11:55.56

9:15.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	10Kilometr	32:31	-	Jul 4, 2026	↑	Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
2026	10MilesRoa	52:18	-	Apr 12, 2026	-	Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
2026	Semi	1:07:31	-	Jan 11, 2026	↑	Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2025	5000m	15:14.59	-	Jul 12, 2025	↑	Sunset Tour
2025	5Kilometre	15:26	-	Apr 19, 2025	-	Boston 5K
2025	10Kilometr	32:14	-	Jun 7, 2025	↑	Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
2025	10000m	32:16.06	-	Jun 14, 2025	↑	Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
2024	1500m	4:08.27	-	Jul 20, 2024	↑	Motonet GP Joensuu, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
2024	MileRoad	4:26.4h	-	Sep 8, 2024	↓	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
2024	3000m	8:36.13	-	May 30, 2024	↑	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2024	5000m	15:05.20	-	Aug 2, 2024	↑	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2024	10000m	31:26.80	-	Mar 16, 2024	↑	The TEN
2023	1500m	4:03.06	-	Aug 12, 2023	↑	BMC Grand Prix
2023	MileRoad	4:23.9h	-	Sep 10, 2023	↓	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
2023	3000m	8:28.05	-	Sep 2, 2023	↑	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
2023	3000m-short-track	8:40.45	-	Feb 11, 2023	↑	Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Indoor Meeting
2023	5000m	14:43.94	-	Aug 23, 2023	↑	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
2023	10000m	31:04.08	-	Mar 4, 2023	↑	The TEN
2023	10Kilometr	31:14	-	Jun 10, 2023	↑	Mastercard New York Mini 10K
2023	CrossCount	36:01	-	Feb 18, 2023	-	44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
2022	1500m	4:04.98	-	Jun 12, 2022	↑	Sollentuna GP, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna
2022	3000m	8:40.81	-	May 27, 2022	↑	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2022	3000m-short-track	8:42.29	-	Jan 29, 2022	↑	Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Invitational Events
2022	2Miles	9:15.74	-	May 27, 2022	-	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2022	5000m	14:51.15	-	Jun 16, 2022	↑	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2021	800m	2:07.43	-	Jun 3, 2021	↑	Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita, Tepic (MEX)
2021	1500m	4:08.10	-	Jul 10, 2021	↑	Hughes Stadium, Sacramento, CA (USA)
2021	Mile	4:42.66	-	Oct 22, 2021	↑	Tijuana (MEX)
2021	3000m	8:56.51	-	Aug 20, 2021	↑	Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times
2021	5000m	15:00.16	-	Jul 30, 2021	↑	The XXXII Olympic Games
2021	10000m	31:29.93	-	May 14, 2021	↑	Track Meet
2021	10Kilometr	33:30	-	Nov 14, 2021	↑	Torreón (MEX)
2020	mile-short-track	4:31.89	-	Jan 24, 2020	↑	Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020	Mile	4:31.89	-	Jan 24, 2020	↑	Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2020	3000m-short-track	8:49.74	-	Feb 8, 2020	↑	NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2020	3000m	8:49.74	-	Feb 8, 2020	↑	NYRR Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i)
2020	5000m	15:29.14	-	Dec 4, 2020	↑	JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)
2020	10000m	31:54.63	-	Dec 5, 2020	↑	JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA)
2019	1500m	4:10.53	-	Aug 9, 2019	↑	Pan American Games
2019	5000m	15:27.26	-	Jul 9, 2019	↑	Azusa, CA (USA)
2019	Semi	1:15:18	-	Nov 17, 2019	↑	21K Nuevo León
2015	800m	2:15.06	-	Apr 17, 2015	↑	Lawrence, KS (USA)
2015	1500m	4:29.83	-	Apr 17, 2015	↑	Lawrence, KS (USA)
2015	Mile	4:56.65	-	Feb 20, 2015	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2015	mile-short-track	4:56.65	-	Feb 20, 2015	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2015	3000m	9:38.11	-	Feb 28, 2015	↑	Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2015	3000m-short-track	9:45.03	-	Feb 14, 2015	↑	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2015	DistanceMe	11:55.56	-	Feb 14, 2015	-	Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2015	5000m	16:37.94	-	Apr 24, 2015	↑	Berkeley, CA (USA)
2015	10000m	34:43.46	-	May 15, 2015	↑	Ames, IA (USA)
2014	1500m	4:49.70	-	Apr 17, 2014	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2014	mile-short-track	5:11.05	-	Jan 25, 2014	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2014	Mile	5:11.05	-	Jan 25, 2014	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2014	3000m	10:03.53	-	Dec 13, 2014	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2014	3000m-short-track	10:03.53	-	Dec 13, 2014	↑	Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2014	5000m	17:04.30	-	Apr 24, 2014	↑	Des Moines, IA (USA)
2014	10000m	36:03.91	-	May 16, 2014	↑	Lubbock, TX (USA)
2012	Mile	5:11.60	-	Jan 28, 2012	↑	Ames, IA (USA) (i)
2012	3000m	9:48.72	-	Feb 25, 2012	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012	3000m-short-track	9:48.72	-	Feb 25, 2012	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012	5000m	16:54.75	-	Feb 24, 2012	↑	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2012	5000m-short-track	16:54.75	-	Feb 24, 2012	-	College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2010	800m	2:12.62	-	Mar 13, 2010	↑	Monterrey (MEX)
2010	1500m	4:25.20	-	Apr 16, 2010	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2010	3000m	9:33.06	-	May 9, 2010	↑	Xalapa (MEX)
2010	5000m	16:30.27	-	Apr 16, 2010	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2009	800m	2:11.92	-	Mar 20, 2009	↑	Monterrey (MEX)
2009	1500m	4:26.50	-	Mar 20, 2009	↑	Monterrey (MEX)
2009	3000m	10:02.32	-	Aug 2, 2009	↑	Port-of-Spain (TTO)
2008	800m	2:11.40	-	Jun 15, 2008	↑	Richmond (CAN)
2008	1500m	4:29.29	-	Mar 13, 2008	↑	Monterrey (MEX)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:13:43	-	Aug 2	CAC Games, Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo
10Kilometr	32:31	-	Jul 4	Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Semi	1:10:11	-	Jun 7	Bank of America Chicago 13.1
10MilesRoa	52:18	-	Apr 12	Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
Semi	1:07:31	-	Jan 11	Aramco Houston Half Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	33:22	-	Nov 16	10K International Marathon.TV Road Race
5000m	15:14.59	-	Jul 12	Sunset Tour
10000m	32:16.06	-	Jun 14	Portland Track Festival, Griswold Stadium, Portland, OR
10Kilometr	32:14	-	Jun 7	Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race
5000m	15:25.67	-	May 24	Track Fest
5Kilometre	15:26	-	Apr 19	Boston 5K
5Kilometre	15:30	-	Apr 6	Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA
10000m	32:43.13	-	Mar 29	The TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	4:26.4HT	-	Sep 8	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
MileRoad	4:26.4HT	-	Sep 8	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
5000m	15:05.20	-	Aug 10	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
5000m	15:05.20	-	Aug 2	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
1500m	4:08.27	-	Jul 20	Motonet GP Joensuu, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
5000m	DNF	-	Jul 17	Motonet GP Lappeenranta, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
1500m	4:19.29	-	Jun 30	Mexican Championships, Centro Deportivo Olímpico Mexicano, Ciudad de México
1500m	4:19.29	-	Jun 28	Mexican Championships, Centro Deportivo Olímpico Mexicano, Ciudad de México
3000m	8:36.13	-	May 30	Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:12.93	-	May 25	British Milers Club Grand Prix
10000m	DNF	-	May 18	Night of the 10,000m PBs, Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track, London
10000m	31:26.80	-	Mar 16	The TEN

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	33:15.85	-	Oct 30	Pan American Games, Santiago de Chile
MileRoad	4:23.9HT	-	Sep 10	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
MileRoad	4:23.9HT	-	Sep 10	New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
3000m	8:28.05	-	Sep 2	Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline
5000m	14:59.32	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
5000m	14:43.94	-	Aug 26	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
5000m	14:43.94	-	Aug 23	World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
1500m	4:06.83	-	Aug 15	Trafford Grand Prix, Longford Stadium Trafford, Manchester - Mixed Races
1500m	4:03.06	-	Aug 12	BMC Grand Prix
1500m	4:17.74	-	Jul 23	Mexican Championships, Unidad Deportiva Mario Vázquez Raña, Puebla
1500m	4:17.74	-	Jul 21	Mexican Championships, Unidad Deportiva Mario Vázquez Raña, Puebla
10000m	33:12.28	-	Jul 6	CAC Games, San Salvador
5000m	15:12.61	-	Jul 5	CAC Games, San Salvador
10000m	33:12.28	-	Jul 5	CAC Games, San Salvador
5000m	15:12.61	-	Jul 3	CAC Games, San Salvador
10Kilometr	31:14	-	Jun 10	Mastercard New York Mini 10K
5000m	14:49.34	-	May 6	Track Festival, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA
5000m	15:52.30	-	Apr 30	Encuentro Selectivo FMAA, Macrocentro Deportivo León, León
10000m	34:36.41	-	Apr 29	Encuentro Selectivo FMAA, Macrocentro Deportivo León, León
5000m	15:52.30	-	Apr 29	Encuentro Selectivo FMAA, Macrocentro Deportivo León, León
10000m	34:36.41	-	Apr 28	Encuentro Selectivo FMAA, Macrocentro Deportivo León, León
10000m	31:04.08	-	Mar 4	The TEN
CrossCount	36:01	-	Feb 18	44th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Bathurst
3000m-short-track	8:40.45	-	Feb 11	Millrose Games, Armory Track&Field Center, New York, NY (i) - Indoor Meeting
10000m	33:07.88	-	Jan 27	Campeonato Estatal Guanajuato, Macrocentro Deportivo León, León

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Laura Galván's 3000 m personal best?

Laura Galván's 3000 m personal best is 8:28.05, set on Sep 2, 2023 in Egret Stadium, Xiamen (CHN), #70 on the all-time list.

Which events does Laura Galván compete in?

Laura Galván competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Laura Galván perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 32:31, set on Jul 4, 2026. Last competition: CAC Games, Estadio Olimpico Juan Pablo Duarte, Santo Domingo on Aug 2, 2026, 1:13:43.

Laura Galván

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

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