Rudy Chapa

Born
Nov 7, 1957 (68 years old)
Events
3000 m · 2 Miles Short Track

Rudy Chapa is a United States middle-distance runner, born on November 7, 1957. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.7h in the 1500m, 3:57.04 in the Mile, 7:37.70 in the 3000m, 13:19.22 in the 5000m and 28:32.7h in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m7:37.70
1983 season best48:08Oct 15, 1983 · Indianapolis, IN
Personal best · 2 Miles Short Track8:25.7h
Last competitionNew York MarathonOct 23, 1983 · 2:11:13

As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m 7:37.70, 2 Miles Short Track 8:25.7h, 1983 season best 48:08 (Oct 15, 1983, Indianapolis, IN (USA)) · Last competition: New York Marathon, Oct 23, 1983, 2:11:13 · 68 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mAZ 19793:38.7h1,124 pts–
MileOR 19813:57.041,112 pts–
3000mOR 19797:37.701,191 pts–
5000mOR 197913:19.221,141 pts#863
10000mIA 197628:32.7h1,082 pts–
MarathonNY 19832:11:131,109 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
198310MilesRoa 48:08–Oct 15, 1983Indianapolis, IN (USA)
1983Marathon 2:11:13–Oct 23, 1983New York Marathon
1981Mile 3:57.04–May 28, 1981Eugene, OR (USA)
19802Miles 8:26.99–May 11, 1980Westwood, CA (USA)
19805000m 13:33.24–May 17, 1980Eugene, OR (USA)
19791500m 3:38.7h–May 20, 1979Tempe, AZ (USA)
19793000m 7:37.70–May 10, 1979Eugene, OR (USA)
19792MilesShor 8:25.7h–Feb 16, 1979–
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FAQ

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Rudy Chapa's 3000 m personal best is 7:37.70, set on May 10, 1979 in Eugene, OR (USA).

Rudy Chapa competes in the 3000 m and 2 Miles Short Track.

1983 season best: 48:08, set on Oct 15, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN (USA). Last competition: New York Marathon on Oct 23, 1983, 2:11:13.