John Rivera (runner)
Puerto Rican middle-distance runner
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John Rivera (born 2 December 1998) is a Puerto Rican middle-distance runner.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 800 metres |
Early life
He attended Lakewood Ranch High School and the University of Mississippi between 2018 and 2022.[2]
Career
In 2021, he finished second in 1:50.18 at the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships in the 800 metres, and 14th in 1:48.45 at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships.[3] In 2022, he placed third in 800 metres at the NCAA Division 1 Indoor Championships in 1:48.03.[4]
He ran at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.[5] He finished fourth in the 800 metres running for Puerto Rico at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago.[6][7]
He represented Puerto Rico at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. In January 2025, he joined the Brooks Beasts Track Club.[8] He competed at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, qualifying for the semi-finals.[9][10]