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Mario Cota

Mario Cota

MEXMEXMen
Birth dateSep 11, 1990
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Mario Cota is a Mexico thrower, born on September 11, 1990. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 19.54 in the SP, 63.35 in the DT, 55.28 in the DiscusThro and 18.10 in the ShotPut(6k. He has earned 11 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Mexico.

Key facts
Discus Throw
63.35
Shot Put
19.54
#905 all-time
2018 season best
60.79
Jul 29, 2018 · Barranquilla (COL)
2018 season best
Last competition
Barranquilla CAC Games
Jul 30, 2018 · 19.34
Barranquilla CAC Games
Record
National record · Discus Throw 63.35
National record
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Discus Throw 63.35, Shot Put 19.54 (#905 all-time), 2018 season best 60.79 (Jul 29, 2018, Barranquilla (COL)) · Last competition: Barranquilla CAC Games, Jul 30, 2018, 19.34 · National record (Discus Throw) · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
SP
19.54-Mar 31, 2018
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2018
DT
60.79-Jul 29, 2018
↓
Barranquilla CAC Games
2017
SP
19.10-Apr 22, 2017
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
2017
DT
62.53-May 14, 2017
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2016
SP
19.32-Jun 18, 2016
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2016
DT
63.35-Jun 18, 2016
↓
Chula Vista, CA (USA)
2015
SP
18.40-Apr 24, 2015
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2015
DT
59.89-Jul 23, 2015
↓
CIBC, Toronto (CAN)
2014
SP
19.30-Nov 25, 2014
↓
Veracruz (MEX)
2014
DT
61.63-May 22, 2014
↓
Tucson, AZ (USA)
2013
SP
17.67-Jul 7, 2013
↓
Morelia (MEX)
2013
DT
60.10-Mar 22, 2013
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
2012
SP
18.01-May 24, 2012
↓
Puebla (MEX)
2012
DT
60.45-Apr 20, 2012
↓
Walnut, CA (USA)
2011
SP
18.23-Mar 11, 2011
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2011
DT
59.30-Mar 25, 2011
↓
Mexicali (MEX)
2010
SP
18.36-Jul 25, 2010
↓
Mayagüez (PUR)
2010
DT
58.01-Jul 9, 2010
↓
Miramar, FL (USA)
2009
SP
16.71-Jul 12, 2009
↓
Guanajuato (MEX)
2009
ShotPut(6k
18.10-Aug 2, 2009
↓
Port-of-Spain (TTO)
2009
DT
51.29-Apr 23, 2009
↓
La Habana (CUB)
2009
DiscusThro
55.28-Jul 31, 2009
↓
Port-of-Spain (TTO)
2008
SP
15.31-Apr 26, 2008
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)
2008
ShotPut(6k
17.68-Jul 8, 2008
↓
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2008
DiscusThro
49.43-Jul 8, 2008
↓
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2008
DT
51.41-Apr 26, 2008
↓
San Diego, CA (USA)

2018

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.34-Jul 30Barranquilla CAC Games
SP
19.34-Jul 29Barranquilla CAC Games
DT
60.79-Jul 29Barranquilla CAC Games
DT
55.98-Jun 3Mexican Championships
DT
55.98-Jun 2Mexican Championships
SP
18.97-Jun 2Mexican Championships
SP
18.97-Jun 1Mexican Championships
SP
19.21-Apr 26Toluca Universiada Nacional, Toluca
DT
57.99-Apr 25Toluca Universiada Nacional, Toluca
SP
18.27-Apr 14La Jolla Triton Invitational, La Jolla, CA - Invitational Events
SP
19.54-Mar 31Ciudad de México
SP
19.35-Mar 24San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA
SP
19.17-Feb 17Monterrey Copa Nuevo León, Monterrey
DT
56.35-Feb 17Monterrey Copa Nuevo León, Monterrey

2017

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.07-Aug 28Universiade, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
DT
58.25-Aug 26Universiade, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
DT
57.89-Jun 18Mexican Championships, Monterrey
SP
17.62-Jun 16Mexican Championships, Monterrey
DT
61.90-May 20Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
18.62-May 20Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
DT
59.47-May 18Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
18.51-May 14Chula Vista CVOTC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA
DT
62.53-May 14Chula Vista CVOTC High Performance Meet, Chula Vista, CA
DT
61.16-Apr 22San Diego Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
SP
19.10-Apr 22San Diego Triton Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
DT
60.96-Apr 20Chula Vista CVEATC Throws/Vault, Chula Vista, CA - Elite Event
DT
60.83-Apr 15Long Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
SP
18.61-Mar 25San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA
DT
61.51-Mar 25San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA

2016

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.32-Jun 18Chula Vista CVOTC HP Last Chance Oly Qualifier, Chula Vista, CA
DT
63.35-Jun 18Chula Vista CVOTC HP Last Chance Oly Qualifier, Chula Vista, CA
DT
61.16-Jun 5Mexican Championships, Monterrey
SP
17.91-Jun 3Mexican Championships, Monterrey
DT
59.56-May 21Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
18.77-May 21Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ
SP
18.82-May 21Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ - Open Event
DT
61.05-Apr 16Long Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
SP
19.09-Apr 16Long Beach Invitational, Long Beach, CA
DT
58.95-Apr 9Claremont Pomona-Pitzer T&F Invite, Claremont, CA
SP
18.49-Apr 9Claremont Pomona-Pitzer T&F Invite, Claremont, CA
SP
18.11-Mar 26San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
DT
59.66-Mar 26San Diego Aztec Invitational, San Diego, CA - Invitational Events
DT
59.81-Mar 20Ciudad de Mexico Selectivo Relevos Mt SAC, Ciudad de México
SP
18.71-Mar 19Ciudad de Mexico Selectivo Relevos Mt SAC, Ciudad de México

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.21-Dec 5San Diego State Red-Black All-Comers Meet, San Diego, CA
DT
59.50-Dec 5San Diego State Red-Black All-Comers Meet, San Diego, CA
SP
17.21-Aug 9San José NACAC Open Championships, San José
DT
54.76-Aug 7San José NACAC Open Championships, San José
DT
59.89-Jul 23Pan American Games, CIBC, Toronto
SP
17.53-Jul 21Pan American Games, CIBC, Toronto
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Honours

🥇

Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2018
🥇

Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2017
🥇

Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2016
8

Pan American Games

Discus Throw

2015
8

San José NACAC Open Championships

Shot Put

2015
5

San José NACAC Open Championships

Discus Throw

2015
8

Pan American Games

Discus Throw

2015
🥇

Veracruz CAC Games

Shot Put

2014
🥇

Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2014
🥉

CACAC Championships

Shot Put

2013
🥇

Zapopan Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Zapopan Mexican Championships

Shot Put

2013
🥈

CACAC Championships

Discus Throw

2013
🥇

Mexican Championships

Shot Put

2012
🥇

Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2012
🥈

CACAC Championships

Discus Throw

2011
6

Guadalajara Pan American Games

Discus Throw

2011
6

Guadalajara Pan American Games

Discus Throw

2011
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Mexican Championships

Discus Throw

2010
🥈

Miramar NACAC U23 Championships

Discus Throw

2010
🥇

Mexican Championships

Shot Put

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mario Cota's Discus Throw personal best?

Mario Cota's Discus Throw personal best is 63.35, set on Jun 18, 2016 in Chula Vista, CA (USA).

Which events does Mario Cota compete in?

Mario Cota competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Mario Cota perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 60.79, set on Jul 29, 2018 in Barranquilla (COL). Last competition: Barranquilla CAC Games on Jul 30, 2018, 19.34.