José Carlos Villarreal


José Carlos Villarreal Peinado is a Mexican middle-distance runner. He is the 2019 Pan American Games champion at 1500 meters.

Prep

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. He was also state champion in cross country.

NCAA

Next, Victor Ortiz-Rivera, James Smith, Camron Herron, Carlos Villarreal won 2020 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Distance Medley Relay title representing the University of Arizona. Villarreal is an NCAA [Division I] All-American in 1500 m earning it at 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas and placed 4th in the mile at 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Professional

José Carlos Villarreal Peinado won 2021 Antelope Invitational 800 meters.

Personal bests

Outdoor
Indoor