# Erick Rodríguez (runner)

Erick Rodríguez (born 1 June 1990) is a Nicaraguan middle-distance runner competing in the 1500 metres and 3000 metres steeplechase. He represented his country at the 2015 World Championships and 2016 World Indoor Championships without advancing from the first round.
He competed for Nicaragua at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's 1500 m event. He finished 15th in his heat and did not qualify for the semifinals. He was the flag bearer for Nicaragua during the closing ceremony.
He is the national record holder in the 1500 metres both outdoors and indoors.

## Competition record

| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
| Representing Nicaragua ||||||
| 2008 | Central American Junior and Youth Championships | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | 1500 m | 4:05.26 |
| 2008 | Central American Junior and Youth Championships | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:39.75 |
| 2009 | Central American Junior and Youth Championships | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | 1500 m | 3:57.99 |
| 2009 | Central American Junior and Youth Championships | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:23.14 |
| 2009 | Central American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 1st | 1500 m | 3:58.92 |
| 2009 | Central American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:35.44 |
| 2009 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Havana, Cuba | 6th | 1500 m | 4:00.59 |
| 2009 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Havana, Cuba | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:28.33 |
| 2010 | Central American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 2nd | 1500 m | 4:04.71 |
| 2010 | Central American Championships | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:55.86 |
| 2011 | Central American Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:57.86 |
| 2011 | Central American Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:23.15 |
| 2013 | Central American Championships | Managua, Nicaragua | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:59.75 |
| 2013 | Central American Championships | Managua, Nicaragua | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:37.51 |
| 2014 | Central American Championships | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:56.77 |
| 2014 | Central American Championships | Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:26.41 |
| 2014 | Pan American Sports Festival | Mexico City, Mexico | 11th | 1500 m | 4:09.85 |
| 2014 | Pan American Sports Festival | Mexico City, Mexico | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 10:41.74 |
| 2014 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Xalapa, Mexico | 7th | 1500 m | 3:53.27 |
| 2014 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Xalapa, Mexico | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:14.94 |
| 2015 | Central American Championships | Managua, Nicaragua | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:54.23 |
| 2015 | Central American Championships | Managua, Nicaragua | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:10.29 |
| 2015 | Pan American Games | Toronto, Canada | 11th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:25.90 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 39th (h) | 1500 m | 3:49.64 |
| 2016 | World Indoor Championships | Portland, United States | 14th (h) | 1500 m | 3:58.37 |
| 2016 | Central American Championships in Athletics | San Salvador, El Salvador | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:14.27 |
| 2016 | Central American Championships in Athletics | San Salvador, El Salvador | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:54.12 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 37th (h) | 1500 m | 4:00.30 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 39th (h) | 1500 m | 3:52.35 |
| 2017 | Athletics at the 2017 Central American Games | Managua, Nicaragua | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:54.08 |
| 2017 | Athletics at the 2017 Central American Games | Managua, Nicaragua | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 9:26.69 |

## Personal bests

Outdoor
* 1500 metres – 3:49.64 (Beijing 2015)
* 5000 metres – 15:33.51 (San José 2011)
* 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:10.29 (Managua 2015)
Indoor
* 1500 metres – 3:58.37 (Portland 2016)