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María José Poves
SpainActive- Born
- Mar 16, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- 20 km race walk · 5000 Metres Short Track
María José Poves is a Spain race walker, born on March 16, 1978. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 3000m-short-track.
Her personal bests include 1:28:15 in the 20kmW, 21:36 in the 5Kilometre, 12:23.46 in the 3000m-short-track, 12:23.46 in the 3000m-short-track and 43:56 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Spain.
As of Nov 13, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:28:15, 5000 Metres Short Track 20:54.83, 2026 season best 25:15.03 (Jun 13, 2026, Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid (ESP)) · Last competition: Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Permanence, Jun 13, 2026, 25:15.03 · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 25:15.03 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Permanence |
| 2025 | 5000m-short-track | 24:41.88 | – | Jul 12, 2025 | Campeonato España Federaciones Autonómicas, Polideportivo Rey Juan Carlos, Ciudad Real |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 24:10.53 | – | May 5, 2024 | Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Leg 2-Match D, Pista de Atletismo de Landako, Durango |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 23:32.47 | – | Jul 15, 2023 | Campeonato España Federaciones Autonómicas, Estadio de Larrabide, Pamplona |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track | 14:45.96 | – | May 30, 2021 | Zuera (ESP) |
| 2017 | 5000m-short-track | 24:44.87 | – | May 20, 2017 | Valencia (ESP) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 12:29.00 | – | Jul 6, 2016 | Mataró (ESP) |
| 2016 | 5000m-short-track | 21:19.3h | – | Jun 11, 2016 | Castellón (ESP) |