Néstor Nieves
- Born
- Dec 29, 1974 (51 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
Néstor Nieves is a Venezuela middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 1974. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:53.94 in the 1500m, 8:22.74 in the 3000m, 13:51.48 in the 5000m, 8:27.36 in the 3000mSt and 5:56.53 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 5 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Venezuela.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:27.36
2006 season best8:44.86Jul 28, 2006 · Cartagena de Indias
Personal best · 5000 m13:51.48
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:27.36 (#786 all-time), 5000 m 13:51.48, 2006 season best 8:44.86 (Jul 28, 2006, Cartagena de Indias (COL)) · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresRivas 20065:56.53–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2000Metres | 5:56.53 | – | Jun 8, 2006 | Rivas (ESP) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 8:44.86 | – | Jul 28, 2006 | Cartagena de Indias (COL) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 8:52.86 | – | Jul 30, 2005 | Venezulean Championships |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 8:36.01 | – | Jul 31, 2004 | Spanish Championships |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 12:56 | – | Mar 20, 2004 | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:22.74 | – | Jun 1, 2003 | Barquisimeto (VEN) |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:34.26 | – | Aug 7, 2003 | Santo Domingo (DOM) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:53.94 | – | Sep 21, 2002 | Barquisimeto (VEN) |