Venezuelans Kelvis Padrino and Javier Gómez break records twice in the 400 m in Poland

Published at: 20/03/2026 04:14 PM

Sprinters Kelvis Padrino and Javier Gómez broke the national 400-meter mark twice during the first day of competition at the indoor World Championship held in Torún, Poland.

Javier Gómez from Aragüeña became the first to tear down the 47-second wall for the 400 meters, after setting the national record in the fifth series of round 1 with a time of 46.96 seconds.

Gomez broke the record set 18 years ago by the 2008 Olympian José Acevedo with 47.08 in Beijing

However, Gómez's record lasted only a few minutes. In the next round, his compatriot Kelvis Padrino set a time of 46.70 to beat what his teammate achieved.

Despite the fact that the 46.70 mark did not allow him to advance to the semifinal phase of the race, the 29-year-old sprinter, a native of Pariaguán, Anzoátegui state, achieved the goal of setting the second national record in his record, in addition to the one already registered under his name at this same distance, but in open air conditions.

The duo of Padrino and Gómez will have a new challenge in the joust of the world when they face the qualifiers of the 4×400 meter relay together with fellow Venezuelan players Ryan López and Axel Gómez and where the main objective will be to become world finalists.

Mazo News Team