Mónica Vargas

Mónica Vargas

Costa RicaCosta RicaActive
Born
Apr 9, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Mónica Vargas is a Costa Rica middle-distance runner, born on April 9, 1981. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:10.68 in the 800m, 4:35.91 in the 1500m, 18:03.44 in the 5000m, 11:24.63 in the 3000mSt and 3:50.97 in the 4x400m. She has earned 12 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Costa Rica.

Personal best · 800 m2:10.68
2026 season best45:45Feb 7, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m4:35.91
Last competitionCosta Rican Cross Country ChampionshipsFeb 7, 2026 · 45:45
Costa Rican Cross Country Championships

As of Nov 12, 2026: 800 m 2:10.68, 1500 m 4:35.91, 2026 season best 45:45 (Feb 7, 2026) · Last competition: Costa Rican Cross Country Championships, Feb 7, 2026, 45:45 · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mManagua 2017Costa Rica 800 m all-time list2:10.68979 pts–
1500mSan Salvador 2016Costa Rica 1500 m all-time list4:35.91935 pts–
5000mManagua 2012Costa Rica 5000 m all-time list18:03.44835 pts–
3000mStManagua 2022Costa Rica 3000 m steeplechase all-time list11:24.63901 pts–
4x400mTegucigalpa 2014Costa Rica 4 × 400 m all-time list3:50.97–
10KilometrHeredia 202538:32–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026CrossCount 45:45–Feb 7, 2026Costa Rican Cross Country Championships
20251500m 4:52.37–Jun 21, 2025Costa Rican Championships, Estadio Nacional - La Sabana, San José
202510Kilometr 38:32–Aug 17, 2025I Edición Las Flores Half Marathon
2025CrossCount 42:34–Jan 26, 2025Costa Rican Cross Country Championships, Parque del Este, Montes de Oca, San José - XC 10.0km
20241500m 4:48.75–Jun 22, 2024Costa Rican Championships, Estadio Nacional - La Sabana, San José
20243000mSt 11:48.94–Jun 2, 2024Campeonato Nacional Mayor Ranking 6
2024CrossCount 39:12–Jan 20, 2024Costa Rican Cross Country Championships, Parque Laguna de Fraijanes, Alajuela - XC 10.0km
2023800m 2:17.98–May 6, 2023Central American Championships, Estadio Nacional - La Sabana, San José
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mónica Vargas's 800 m personal best is 2:10.68, set on Dec 11, 2017 in Managua (NCA).

Mónica Vargas competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 45:45, set on Feb 7, 2026. Last competition: Costa Rican Cross Country Championships on Feb 7, 2026, 45:45.