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Margarita Tapia
MEXWomenBirth dateNov 16, 1976
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Margarita Tapia is a Mexico middle-distance runner, born on November 16, 1976. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:19.1h in the 1500m, 9:07.64 in the 3000m, 15:35.40 in the 5000m, 32:28.66 in the 10000m and 1:11:05 in the Semi. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.
Key facts
As of Sep 29, 2026: Marathon 2:28:36, 10 000 m 32:28.66, 2013 season best 2:55:15 (Aug 25, 2013) · 49 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:55:15 | - | Aug 25, 2013 | ↓ | - |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Jan 31, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:12:20 | - | Feb 22, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:31:08 | - | Jan 18, 2009 | ↓ | - |
| 2008 | 10000m | 33:33.51 | - | Jun 4, 2008 | ↓ | - |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:38:13 | - | Oct 19, 2008 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 3000m | 9:07.64 | - | Jun 23, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | 5000m | 15:35.40 | - | Jun 26, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | 10000m | 32:28.66 | - | Jun 5, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 34:04 | - | Feb 29, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:11:05 | - | Apr 4, 2004 | ↑ | - |
| 2004 | Marathon | 2:28:36 | - | Jan 18, 2004 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:21.81 | - | Jul 11, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 10000m | 33:40.20 | - | Jul 12, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 34:03 | - | Jul 20, 2003 | ↑ | - |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:42:31 | - | Sep 28, 2003 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:19.1h | - | Jun 22, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 3000m | 9:11.91 | - | May 22, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | 5000m | 15:38.97 | - | May 25, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | 10000m | 32:30.68 | - | Apr 19, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 33:52 | - | Aug 3, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:34:49 | - | Mar 3, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:23.72 | - | Apr 21, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:10.09 | - | May 29, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2001 | 5000m | 15:43.72 | - | May 25, 2001 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:20.06 | - | May 5, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 5000m | 15:44.07 | - | May 20, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | 5Kilometre | 16:01 | - | Mar 26, 2000 | - | - |
| 2000 | 10000m | 34:33.99 | - | Jun 3, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 10Kilometr | 35:03 | - | Sep 3, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 2000 | Semi | 1:15:57 | - | Nov 26, 2000 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:21.26 | - | Jun 12, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 5000m | 16:02.62 | - | Apr 16, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | 10000m | 33:09.07 | - | Jun 5, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | RoadRelay | 2:44:02 | - | Apr 18, 1998 | - | - |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:55:15 | - | Aug 25 | Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México |
2009
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:12:20 | - | Feb 22 | Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara |
10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Jan 31 | La Mixteca, Chinantla |
Marathon | 2:31:08 | - | Jan 18 | Culiacán Marathon, Culiacán |
2008
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:38:13 | - | Oct 19 | Guadalajara Maratón Internacional, Guadalajara |
10000m | 33:33.51 | - | Jun 4 | Canadian 10,000m Championships, Toronto |
2004
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:46:14 | - | Aug 22 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
Marathon | 2:46:14 | - | Aug 18 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
5000m | 15:35.40 | - | Jun 26 | Abbotsford International Track Classic, Abbotsford |
3000m | 9:07.64 | - | Jun 23 | Richmond Review Kajaks International Track Classic, Richmond |
10000m | 32:28.66 | - | Jun 5 | Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby |
Semi | 1:11:05 | - | Apr 4 | Monterrey Half Marathon, Monterrey |
10Kilometr | 34:04 | - | Feb 29 | Ciudad de México Carrera Atlética MVS, Ciudad de México |
Marathon | 2:28:36 | - | Jan 18 | Houston Marathon, Houston, TX |
2003
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:42:31 | - | Sep 28 | Ciudad de México Maratón Internacional, Ciudad de México |
10Kilometr | 34:03 | - | Jul 20 | Ciudad de México Atizapan Carrera Arboledas, Ciudad de México |
10000m | 33:40.20 | - | Jul 12 | Mexican Championships, Monterrey |
1500m | 4:21.81 | - | Jul 11 | Mexican Championships, Monterrey |
1500m | 4:24.44 | - | Jun 14 | Xalapa Grand Prix de Mexico, Xalapa |
2002
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:12.34 | - | Aug 25 | Mexican Championships, Xalapa |
10Kilometr | 33:52 | - | Aug 3 | Cape Elizabeth Beach to Beacon 10 km, Cape Elizabeth, ME |
1500m | 4:19.1HT | - | Jun 22 | Tijuana Grand Prix de Mexico, Tijuana |
10000m | 32:57.59 | - | Jun 1 | Burnaby Harry Jerome Invitational, Burnaby |
3000m | 9:12.29 | - | May 28 | Richmond Kajaks International Track Classic, Richmond |
5000m | 15:38.97 | - | May 25 | Victoria |
3000m | 9:11.91 | - | May 22 | Victoria International Track Classic, Victoria |
3000m | 9:29.61 | - | May 12 | Guatemala City Iberoamerican Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala |
10000m | 32:30.68 | - | Apr 19 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA |
Marathon | 2:34:49 | - | Mar 3 | Torreon La Laguna Marathon, Torreón |
2001
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 16:10.02 | - | Sep 1 | Beijing Universiade, Beijing |
5000m | 16:28.76 | - | Jul 21 | Guatemala City CAC Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala |
1500m | 4:36.55 | - | Jul 20 | Guatemala City CAC Championships, Ciudad de Guatemala |
5000m | 15:57.43 | - | Jul 10 | Montreal McGill International, Montréal |
1500m | 4:26.56 | - | Jun 3 | Burnaby Harry Jerome Track Classic, Burnaby |
1500m | 4:24.17 | - | May 31 | New Westminster The Record International Track Classic, New Westminster |
3000m | 9:10.09 | - | May 29 | Richmond Review Kajaks International Track Classic, Richmond |
5000m | 15:43.72 | - | May 25 | Victoria International, Victoria |
1500m | 4:23.72 | - | Apr 21 | Walnut Mt. SAC Relays U/O, Walnut, CA |
5000m | 15:47.53 | - | Apr 20 | Walnut Mt.SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA |
2000
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:15:57 | - | Nov 26 | Chihuahua Half Marathon, Chihuahua |
Semi | 1:17:34 | - | Nov 12 | Veracruz IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Veracruz |
Semi | 1:17:48 | - | Oct 15 | Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara |
10Kilometr | 35:03 | - | Sep 3 | Torreon 10 km, Torreón |
5000m | 16:51.57 | - | Aug 5 | Monterrey NACAC U25 Championships, Monterrey |
1500m | 4:27.45 | - | Aug 3 | Monterrey NACAC U25 Championships, Monterrey |
5000m | 16:01.09 | - | Jul 7 | Montreal McGill International, Montréal |
1500m | 4:20.45 | - | Jul 4 | Sherbrooke International de Demi Fond, Sherbrooke |
10000m | 34:33.99 | - | Jun 3 | Canadian 10.000m Championships, Burnaby |
5000m | 15:49.49 | - | May 27 | Victoria International, Victoria |
5000m | 15:44.07 | - | May 20 | Rio de Janeiro Ibero-American Championships, Rio de Janeiro |
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Honours
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2002Guatemala City Iberoamerican Championships
3000 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Margarita Tapia's Marathon personal best?
Margarita Tapia's Marathon personal best is 2:28:36, set on Jan 18, 2004 in Houston, TX (USA).
Which events does Margarita Tapia compete in?
Margarita Tapia competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.
How did Margarita Tapia perform in 2013?
2013 season best: 2:55:15, set on Aug 25, 2013.