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Mateo Romero

Mateo Romero

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Birth dateFeb 7, 2003
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Mateo Romero is a Colombia race walker, born on February 7, 2003. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:20:17 in the 20kmW, 43:52 in the 10Kilometr and 39:58.36 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Colombia.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:20:17
10,000 Metres Short Track
39:58.36
2025 season best
1:20:17
Mar 22, 2025 · Dudince (SVK)
2025 season best
Last competition
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
Sep 20, 2025 · 1:22:44
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:20:17, 10,000 Metres Short Track 39:58.36, 2025 season best 1:20:17 (Mar 22, 2025, Dudince (SVK)) · Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo, Sep 20, 2025, 1:22:44 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:20:17
43:52
39:58.36

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
10,000Metr
39:58.36-Aug 2, 2025
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Colombian Championships
2025
10Kilometr
40:32.05-Jul 16, 2025
↑
Gran Prix Sudamericano Gustavo Cardenas Brou
2025
20kmW
1:20:17-Mar 22, 2025
↑
44th Dudinska 50
2024
20kmW
1:20:19-May 18, 2024
↑
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
2024
MarathonRa
2:57:54-Aug 7, 2024-The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023
20kmW
1:24:50-Jun 3, 2023
↑
XXXVI Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
2022
10,000Metr
43:00.12-Jun 11, 2022
↑
Ibagué (COL)
2022
10Kilometr
44:08-Feb 6, 2022
↑
South American Race Walking Championships, Lima
2021
10,000Metr
42:54.57-Jul 9, 2021
↑
South American U20 Championships, Lima
2021
10Kilometr
43:52-May 7, 2021
↑
Pan American Race Walking Cup, Guayaquil
2020
10Kilometr
46:29-Mar 7, 2020
↑
Lima (PER)
2019
10Kilometr
44:58-Jun 8, 2019
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Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña
2019
10,000Metr
46:13.81-Jul 13, 2019
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Bogotá (COL)
2018
3Kilometre
13:52-Feb 18, 2018-Pitalito Colombian Race Walking Championships

2023

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:25:54-Oct 21Colombian Championships
20kmW
1:25:54-Oct 20Colombian Championships
20kmW
1:24:50-Jun 3XXXVI Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha
20kmW
1:26:42-Apr 15Pan American Race Walking Cup, Managua
20kmW
1:27:45-Feb 25Colombian Race Walking Championships

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:21.40-Aug 5World Athletics U20 Championships
10Kilometr
44:21.40-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
10,000Metr
43:00.12-Jun 11Colombian U20 Championships, Ibagué
10Kilometr
45:20-Mar 5World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Muscat
10Kilometr
45:20-Mar 4World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Muscat
10Kilometr
44:08-Feb 6South American Race Walking Championships, Lima
10Kilometr
44:16-Jan 22Colombian U20 Race Walking Championships, Boyacá

2021

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:03.97-Aug 21World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10Kilometr
44:03.97-Aug 19World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10,000Metr
42:54.57-Jul 9South American U20 Championships, Lima
10Kilometr
42:54.57-Jul 9South American U20 Championships, Lima
10,000Metr
45:06.87-Jun 25Colombian U20 Championships, Barrancabermeja
10Kilometr
43:52-May 7Pan American Race Walking Cup, Guayaquil
10Kilometr
45:53-Mar 27Colombian U20 Race Walking Championships, Bogotá

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
46:29-Mar 7South American U18 Race Walking Championships, Lima
10Kilometr
47:37-Feb 8Columbian 20km Race Walking Championships, Bogotá

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
46:57.70-Aug 17Colombian U18 Championships, Bogotá
10,000Metr
46:13.81-Jul 13Regional U18 Championships, Bogotá
10Kilometr
44:58-Jun 8Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña
10,000Metr
46:58.0HT-Apr 6Regional U20 Championships, Bogotá
10Kilometr
48:27-Mar 9Columbian Race Walking Championships, Duitama

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3Kilometre
13:52-Feb 18Pitalito Colombian Race Walking Championships

Honours

🥇

Colombian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2023
5

World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships

10 Kilometres Race Walk

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mateo Romero's 20 km race walk personal best?

Mateo Romero's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:20:17, set on Mar 22, 2025 in Dudince (SVK).

Which events does Mateo Romero compete in?

Mateo Romero competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Mateo Romero perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 1:20:17, set on Mar 22, 2025 in Dudince (SVK). Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo on Sep 20, 2025, 1:22:44.