Maria Paula Leiva
- Born
- Oct 5, 2007 (19 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m
Maria Paula Leiva is a Costa Rica long-distance runner, born on October 5, 2007. She competes primarily in the 3000m and 3000mSt.
Her personal bests include 11:12.88 in the 3000m and 11:40.78 in the 3000mSt. She ranks 1st all-time in the 3000m for Costa Rica. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Costa Rica.
Personal best · 3000 m11:12.88
2026 season best11:12.88Jun 20, 2026 · Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima
Last competitionIbero American U20 Athletics Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, LimaJun 21, 2026 · 11:40.78
As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 m 11:12.88, 2026 season best 11:12.88 (Jun 20, 2026, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima (PER)) · Last competition: Ibero American U20 Athletics Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima, Jun 21, 2026, 11:40.78 · 19 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000m | 11:12.88 | – | Jun 20, 2026 | Ibero American U20 Athletics Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 11:40.78 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | Ibero American U20 Athletics Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima |
| 2023 | 3000m | 11:58.96 | – | Jul 21, 2023 | NACAC U18 Championships |