Eduardo Cisternas

Chilean swimmer (born 2004)

Eduardo Cisternas

Personal information

Full name

Eduardo Alberto Cisternas Gómez

Nationality

Chile

Born

(2004-01-10) 10 January 2004 (age 20)
Santiago, Chile

Height

1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)

Weight

72 kg (159 lb)

Sport

Swimming

Event

200, 400, 800, 1500 freestyle

College team

Pennsylvania State University

Club

Stade Francais

Medal record

Men's swimming

Representing Chile
South American Championships
	2021 Buenos Aires	4×200 m freestyle

Career Highlights

Eduardo Alberto Cisternas Gómez (born January 10, 2004 in Santiago, Chile) is a distinguished Chilean swimmer known for his prowess in freestyle events. He first gained significant attention when he competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo^[1], where he set a new Chilean national record in the 400-meter freestyle during the heats.

In 2023, at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Cisternas became only the third Chilean male swimmer to reach a final in any swimming event. He finished seventh in the 400-meter freestyle, a remarkable achievement that added to his growing reputation.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Cisternas further improved his national record in the 400-meter freestyle, clocking in at 3:51.29, nearly three seconds faster than his previous best. His continuous improvement and record-breaking performances have made him a key figure in Chilean swimming, with expectations of further achievements in the coming years.