Reynier Mena
Cuban athletics competitor
Reynier Mena Berenguer (born 21 November 1996) is a Cuban sprinter. He competed in the 200 metres at the 2015 World Championships and 2016 Olympics.
On 3 July 2022, Mena set massive personal bests in both the 100 metres, joining the sub-10-second club with a 9.99, and in the 200 metres with a 19.63 that suddenly sent him into the top 10 performers of all time. That time now ranks as the twelfth fastest of all time, tied with Xavier Carter.
International competitions
Personal bests
Outdoor
100 metres – 9.99 (+1.6 m/s) in La Chaux-de-Fonds on 3 July 2022
200 metres – 19.63 (+1.2 m/s) in La Chaux-de-Fonds on 3 July 2022
400 metres – 47.69 in Havana on 7 February 2014
Track records
As of 6 September 2024, Mena holds the following track records for 100 metres and 200 metres.
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