Ruben Benitez
- Born
- Sep 16, 1972 (54 years old)
- Events
- 100 m · 200 m
Ruben Benitez is a El Salvador sprinter, born on September 16, 1972. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.
His personal bests include 10.35 in the 100m, 20.94 in the 200m, 40.77 in the 4x100m and 3:15.74 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing El Salvador.
Personal best · 100 m10.35
2001 season best40.77Dec 1, 2001
National record10.35100 m
Personal best · 200 m20.94
As of Oct 27, 2026: 100 m 10.35, 200 m 20.94, 2001 season best 40.77 (Dec 1, 2001) · National record (100 m) · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x100mCiudad de Guatemala 200140.77–
4x400mSan Pedro Sula 19973:15.74–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4x100m | 40.77 | – | Dec 1, 2001 | – |
| 2000 | 100m | 10.37 | +7.0 | Jul 4, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 200m | 21.07 | +0.0 | May 13, 2000 | – |
| 1999 | 100m | 10.56 | +1.3 | Apr 18, 1999 | – |
| 1999 | 200m | 21.15 | +2.5 | Apr 10, 1999 | – |
| 1998 | 100m | 10.35 | +1.5 | Apr 23, 1998 | – |
| 1998 | 200m | 20.94 | +2.7 | Apr 23, 1998 | – |
| 1997 | 4x400m | 3:15.74 | – | Dec 13, 1997 | – |