José Carlos Villarreal

José Carlos Villarreal Peinado (born 10 May 1997) is a Mexican middle distance runner. He is the 2019 Pan American Games champion at 1500 meters.[1]

Carlos Villarreal
Personal information
Full nameJosé Carlos Villarreal Peinado
Born (1997-05-10) May 10, 1997
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
Sport
Country Mexico
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)
University teamArizona Wildcats
ClubOn Athletics Club
Coached byDathan Ritzenhein
Medal record
Updated on August 9, 2019.

He moved to the United States with his family at age 6, graduating from Rio Rico High School in Rio Rico, Arizona. He converted to middle distance running from the 400 meters. On his 17th birthday, he led his high school team to the AIA Division 3 Track & Field state championship, winning the 800 meters and 1600 meters (in record time). He was also state champion in cross country.[2]

Next, he ran for the University of Arizona.[3]

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

References

  1. "Carlos Villarreal Wins Pan Am 1500m Gold After Missing NCAA Final - FloTrack". www.flotrack.org.
  2. Bloom, Marc (November 18, 2014). "Carlos Villarreal Trades Hoops for Running". Runner's World.
  3. "Carlos Villarreal - Track and Field". University of Arizona Athletics.
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