Grace Padilla
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 1971 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
Grace Padilla was the second world record holder in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase.
Career
Padilla achieved her world record of 10:30.2 minutes on 17 May 1996 in Los Angeles.[1][2] The record is unofficial because it was achieved before IAAF recognition of the world record in the event.
Padilla faded to 15th in the 1996 but finished 3rd in 1997 in the 3000 m steeplechase at the USA Championships.[3]
Padila was also a member of a team that holds the United States record for the 4x800 metres relay in the 40+ category. The record of 9:18.33 minutes was achieved on the 14 July 2013 in Olathe, Kansas.[4]
Also as a masters athlete, Padilla won silver in both the 1500 metres and 2000 meters steeplechase in the w40 category at the 2011 World Masters Athletics Championships.[5]
Padilla attended East Los Angeles College, Adams State University and California State University, Los Angeles.[1][6][7]
References
- ^ a b "Grace Padilla". The Janes Elite Racing. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "American Outdoor Record Progression - Women". Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "USA Championships – Women's Steeplechase Archive (1991-2006)". 24 June 2006. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Hamilton, Michelle (13 July 2013). "20 Records Fall at USA Masters Outdoor Championship". Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Grace Padilla)". movegoals.com. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Glendale's Padilla Will Run for Adams State in Colorado". Los Angeles Times. 3 May 1992. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Lee, Kirby (30 October 1991). "Party Spirit Propels Padilla : Cartwheels, Colorful Attire Put Glendale Runner in Properly Festive Mood for Another Victory". Los Angeles Times.