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Mercedes Calleja

Mercedes Calleja

ESPESPWomen
Birth dateJul 9, 1958
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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.

Key facts
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
IAAF World Championships
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
10000m
35:17.73-Aug 15, 1987
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1987
Marathon
2:37:13-Apr 11, 1987
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1986
CrossCount
15:48-Mar 23, 1986
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1986
10000m
33:20.68-Aug 30, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1986
15Kilometr
51:02-Nov 9, 1986--
1986
Marathon
2:40:46-Aug 26, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1985
Marathon
2:39:20-Sep 15, 1985
↑
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1984
CrossCount
17:24-Mar 25, 1984
↑
-
1982
3000m
9:12.32-Sep 9, 1982-Athina European Championships
1982
CrossCount
15:40.1-Mar 21, 1982
↑
-
1981
CrossCount
15:19-Mar 28, 1981
↑
-
1980
CrossCount
17:07-Mar 9, 1980
↑
-
1979
CrossCount
19:40-Mar 25, 1979
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1978
CrossCount
19:04-Mar 25, 1978
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1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:38:58-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
35:17.73-Aug 15Barcelona
Marathon
2:37:13-Apr 11Seoul Marathon World Cup, Seoul

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:02-Nov 9IAAF Women's World Road Championships, Lisboa
10000m
33:20.68-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
10000m
33:20.68-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
Marathon
2:40:46-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
CrossCount
15:48-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:20-Sep 15Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon
2:39:53-Feb 3Laredo Marathon, Laredo, TX

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:24-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, New York, NY

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:12.32-Sep 9Athina European Championships
3000m
9:12.32-Sep 6Athina European Championships
CrossCount
15:40.1-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
15:19-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
17:07-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Paris

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
19:40-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
19:04-Mar 256th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Glasgow

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercedes Calleja's 10 000 m personal best?

Mercedes Calleja's 10 000 m personal best is 33:20.68, set on Aug 30, 1986 in Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (GER).

Which events does Mercedes Calleja compete in?

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

How did Mercedes Calleja perform in 1987?

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