Richard Pérez

Born
Feb 20, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Richard Pérez is a Cuba middle-distance runner, born on February 20, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:58.7h in the 1500m, 14:21.0h in the 5000m, 29:56.32 in the 10000m, 1:04:46 in the Semi and 2:17:04 in the Marathon. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Cuba.

Personal best · Marathon2:17:04
2019 season best2:32:24Jan 6, 2019 · Mérida
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:46
Last competitionMérida Marathon, MéridaJan 6, 2019 · 2:32:24

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:17:04, Half Marathon 1:04:46, 2019 season best 2:32:24 (Jan 6, 2019, Mérida (MEX)) · Last competition: Mérida Marathon, Mérida, Jan 6, 2019, 2:32:24 · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mSanta Clara 20053:58.7h870 pts–
5000mTijuana 201714:21.0h931 pts–
10000mLa Habana 201129:56.32960 pts–
SemiLa Habana 20121:04:461,002 pts–
MarathonToronto 20152:17:041,006 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Marathon 2:32:24–Jan 6, 2019Mérida Marathon, Mérida
2018Marathon 2:32:30–Dec 2, 2018Mazatlán Gran Maratón Pacifico
20175000m 14:21.0h–Oct 22, 2017Tijuana (MEX)
201710000m 31:53.03–May 26, 2017La Habana (CUB)
2017Semi 1:06:18–Nov 19, 2017La Habana (CUB)
2017Marathon 2:26:19–Nov 26, 2017Panama City (PAN)
20165000m 14:43.95–Mar 20, 2016La Habana (CUB)
201610000m 30:42.86–Mar 17, 2016La Habana (CUB)
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Richard Pérez's Marathon personal best is 2:17:04, set on Jul 25, 2015 in CIBC, Toronto (CAN).

Richard Pérez competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2019 season best: 2:32:24, set on Jan 6, 2019 in Mérida (MEX). Last competition: Mérida Marathon, Mérida on Jan 6, 2019, 2:32:24.