Mercedes Calleja

Mercedes Calleja

SpainSpain
Born
Jul 9, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 3000 m

Mercedes Calleja is a Spain long-distance runner, born on July 9, 1958. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 10000m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 9:12.32 in the 3000m, 33:20.68 in the 10000m, 2:37:13 in the Marathon and 51:02 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Spain.

Personal best · 10 000 m33:20.68
1987 season best35:17.73Aug 15, 1987
Personal best · 3000 m9:12.32
Last competitionIAAF World ChampionshipsAug 29, 1987 · 2:38:58
IAAF World Championships

As of Nov 12, 2026: 10 000 m 33:20.68, 3000 m 9:12.32, 1987 season best 35:17.73 (Aug 15, 1987) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Aug 29, 1987, 2:38:58 · 68 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mAthina 1982Spain 3000 m all-time list9:12.321,065 pts–
10000mStuttgart 1986Spain 10 000 m all-time list33:20.681,069 pts–
MarathonSeoul 1987Spain Marathon all-time list2:37:131,051 pts–
15KilometrLisboa 198651:02–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198710000m 35:17.73–Aug 15, 1987–
1987Marathon 2:37:13–Apr 11, 1987–
1986CrossCount 15:48–Mar 23, 1986–
198610000m 33:20.68–Aug 30, 1986Stuttgart European Championships
198615Kilometr 51:02–Nov 9, 1986–
1986Marathon 2:40:46–Aug 26, 1986Stuttgart European Championships
1985Marathon 2:39:20–Sep 15, 1985–
1984CrossCount 17:24–Mar 25, 1984–
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Mercedes Calleja's 10 000 m personal best is 33:20.68, set on Aug 30, 1986 in Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER).

Mercedes Calleja competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 m.

1987 season best: 35:17.73, set on Aug 15, 1987. Last competition: IAAF World Championships on Aug 29, 1987, 2:38:58.