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Yereman Salazar

Yereman Salazar

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Birth dateOct 24, 1978
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Yereman Salazar is a Venezuela race walker, born on October 24, 1978. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:27:45 in the 20kmW, 2:49:32 in the 35kmW, 4:02:48 in the 50kmW, 23:37.02 in the 5000m-short-track and 1:29:29.09 in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Venezuela.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
4:02:48
20 km race walk
1:27:45
2026 season best
23:37.02
Jan 17, 2026 · Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Portuguese Championships
Jul 24, 2026 · 46:20.62
Portuguese Championships
Record
National record · 50 km Race Walk 4:02:48
National record
Age
47 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 4:02:48, 20 km race walk 1:27:45, 2026 season best 23:37.02 (Jan 17, 2026, Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)) · Last competition: Portuguese Championships, Jul 24, 2026, 46:20.62 · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:27:45
35kmW
2:49:32
50kmW
4:02:48
5000m-short-track
23:37.02
20,000Metr
1:29:29.09

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m-short-track
23:37.02-Jan 17, 2026-Campeonato do Norte em Pista Coberta
2026
20kmW
23:37.02-Jan 17, 2026
↑
Campeonato do Norte em Pista Coberta
2026
10Kilometr
46:20.62-Jul 24, 2026-Portuguese Championships
2020
20kmW
1:31:06-Jan 26, 2020
↑
Venezuelan Race Walking Championships
2020
20,000Metr
1:32:15.43-Dec 11, 2020
↑
Venezuelan Championships
2017
20kmW
1:30:19-Mar 12, 2017
↑
Ciudad Juárez (MEX)
2017
20,000Metr
1:31:07.0h-Sep 22, 2017
↑
Barinas (VEN)
2017
35kmW
2:49:32-Mar 4, 2017-Merida (VEN)
2017
50kmW
4:27:32-May 14, 2017
↓
Lima (PER)
2016
20,000Metr
1:29:29.09-Apr 10, 2016
↑
Barinas (VEN)
2016
50kmW
4:02:48-May 8, 2016
↓
IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
2015
20kmW
1:29:49-Jan 24, 2015
↑
Guarenas (VEN)
2015
20,000Metr
1:33:20.28-Apr 17, 2015
↑
Barinas (VEN)
2015
50kmW
4:12:58-Mar 7, 2015
↓
Chihuahua (MEX)
2014
20kmW
1:31:58-Jan 11, 2014
↑
Caracas (VEN)
2014
20,000Metr
1:33:55.54-Sep 26, 2014
↑
Barquisimeto (VEN)
2014
50kmW
4:31:46-Nov 29, 2014
↓
Veracruz (MEX)
2013
20kmW
1:27:45-Nov 27, 2013
↑
Trujillo (PER)
2013
50kmW
4:15:37-Feb 23, 2013
↓
Chihuahua (MEX)
2012
20,000Metr
1:31:33.0h-May 12, 2012
↑
Caracas (VEN)
2012
20kmW
1:33:32-Feb 25, 2012
↑
Valera (VEN)
2011
20kmW
1:31:50-Feb 19, 2011
↑
Valencia (VEN)
2011
20,000Metr
1:35:28.4h-Aug 13, 2011
↑
Barquisimeto (VEN)
2010
20kmW
1:28:49-Feb 5, 2010
↑
San Juan de los Morros (VEN)
2009
20kmW
1:32:20-Apr 4, 2009
↑
Valencia (VEN)
2009
20,000Metr
1:32:21.07-Oct 9, 2009
↑
Caracas (VEN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
46:20.62-Jul 24Portuguese Championships
5000m-short-track
23:44.21-Apr 26Dia da Vara
5000m-short-track
23:37.02-Jan 17Campeonato do Norte em Pista Coberta

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Jun 3XXXVI Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:32:15.43-Dec 11Venezuelan Championships
20kmW
1:31:06-Jan 26Venezuelan Race Walking Championships

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:31:07.0HT-Sep 22Barinas Venezuelan Championships, Barinas
50kmW
4:27:32-May 14Lima Pan-American Race Walking Cup, Lima
20kmW
1:30:19-Mar 12Ciudad Juárez Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Ciudad Juárez
35kmW
2:49:32-Mar 4Merida Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, Merida

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
50kmW
4:02:48-May 8IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
50kmW
4:02:48-May 7IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships
20,000Metr
1:29:29.09-Apr 10Venezuelan Championships, Barinas

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:50-Jun 6La Coruña Gran Premio Cantones, La Coruña
20,000Metr
1:33:20.28-Apr 17Barinas Venezuelan Championships, Barinas
50kmW
4:12:58-Mar 7Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:29:49-Jan 24Guarenas Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, Guarenas

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:31:46-Nov 29Veracruz CAC Games, Veracruz
20,000Metr
1:33:55.54-Sep 26Barquisimeto Venezuelan Championships, Barquisimeto
20kmW
1:38:26-Feb 22Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua
20kmW
1:31:58-Jan 11Caracas Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, Caracas

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:45-Nov 27Trujillo Bolivarian Games, Trujillo
20kmW
1:29:52-Oct 11Venezuelan Championships, Barinas
50kmW
DNF-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
50kmW
4:15:37-Feb 23Chihuahua Circuito Internacional de Marcha, Chihuahua

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:35:56.81-Jun 10Barquisimeto Ibero-American Championships, Barquisimeto
20,000Metr
1:31:33.0HT-May 12Caracas Torneio Brgido Iriarte, Caracas
20kmW
1:33:32-Feb 25Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, Valera

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:35:55.11-Dec 12Barquisimeto National Games, Barquisimeto
20,000Metr
1:35:28.4HT-Aug 13Barquisimeto
20kmW
1:32:02-May 7Venezuelan Championships, Caracas
20kmW
1:31:50-Feb 19Venezuelan 20 km Race Walking Championships, Valencia

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:39:57-Mar 7South American Race Walking Championships, Cochabamba
20kmW
1:28:49-Feb 5San Juan Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, San Juan de los Morros

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:32:21.07-Oct 9Venezuelan Championships, Caracas
20kmW
1:32:20-Apr 4Venezuelan Race Walking Championships, Valencia

Honours

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Venezuelan Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2020
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Venezuelan Championships

20,000 Metres Race Walk

2016
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yereman Salazar's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Yereman Salazar's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 4:02:48, set on May 8, 2016 in Roma (ITA).

Which events does Yereman Salazar compete in?

Yereman Salazar competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Yereman Salazar perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 23:37.02, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i). Last competition: Portuguese Championships on Jul 24, 2026, 46:20.62.