COLLEGIATE BESTS:
| Event | Score | Date | Site/Opponent |
| 50 Free | 21.16 | 1/21/23 | Virginia Tech |
| 100 Free | 46.43 | 10/21/22 | Pitt/Notre Dame |
| 200 Free | 1:36.12 | 12/2/23 | Big Al Invitational |
| 500 Free | 4:18.50 | 1/21/23 | Virginia Tech |
| 1000 Free | 8:56.63 | 1/21/23 | Virginia Tech |
| 1650 Free | 15:02.89 | 12/3/23 | Big Al Invitational |
| 200 Fly | 1:48.73 | 1/13/23 | Army |
Career Accolades:
- Academic All-Big Ten (2024)
2022-23 (Freshman)
- Blue/White (9/16): Won the 500 Free at 4:28.88 and later competing in the 200 Medley Relay for a 1:23.84 finish.
- Boston College/Navy (10/8): Won the 500 Free in 4:28.52.
- Pittsburgh/Notre Dame (10/21-22): Touched second in the 500 Free at 4:28.84 on the first day, later finishing second in the 1000 Free at 9:18.71.
- West Virginia (11/5): Won both the 100 Free (9:17.90) and the 500 Free (4:29.17)
- N.C. State Invite (11/17-19): Finished 12th at 4:22.19 in the 500 Free, 3.30 seconds quicker from his preliminary race. Led the 200 Free at 1:37.60, dropping 1.41 seconds from the prelims. Swam the 1650 Free in the final day of competition, placing fifth at 15:16.25 for an NCAA B-Cut, and later touching 13th in the 200 Fly (1:49.00).
- Army (1/13): Finished on the top of the podium for the 1650 Free (15:07.14) and the 500 Free (4:22.53), claiming a new McCoy pool record for the men's 500 Free and an NCAA B-Cut for the men's 1650 Free.
- Virginia Tech (1/21): Swam just over 16 seconds ahead of his competitor for a first place finish in the 1000 Free (8:56.63), making for a new school record in which he previously held at 9:17.90. He also claimed an NCAA B-Cut for his second place finish in the 500 Free (4:18.50).
- Villanova (1/27): Led the 200 Free at 1:40.09, and later hit the podium as well for the 100 Free.
- Big Ten Championships (2/22-25): Joined the 800 Free Relay team for an eighth place finish at 6:29.35, opening with a 1:36.23 split to climb the record books. Finished fourth in the 500 Free (4:18.86). Later finished second in his heat for the 200 Free (1:36.37), dropping 0.52 from his preliminary race. Qualified for an NCAA B-Cut in the 1650 Free (15:22.97).
2023-24 (Sophomore Season):
- St. Bonaventure (9/30): Finished in first place in the 1000 Free (9:21.64) and the 500 Free (4:33.62).
- Navy (10/7): Touched first in the 1000 Free with a time of 9:18.45, and again in the 500 Free with a time of 4:30.43. Tallied another second place finish in the 200 Fly with a 1:49.38 time.
- Big AL Invitational (12/3): Finished second in the 500 Free with a 4:19.47. Added a third place finish in the 200 Free with a time of 1:37.02. Helped the 800 Free relay to a second place finish with a 6:28.57 in the finals. Reigned victorious in the 1650 Free with a career best time of 15:02.89.
- Army (1/12): Tallied a first place finish in the 1650 Free with a 15:15.57, and another first place finish in the 500 Free with a 4:26.91 time.
- Villanova (2/2): Touched second in the 200 Free with a time of 1:39.47.
- B1G Championship (2/29-3/2): Competed in the 800 Free relay, 1650 Free, 500 Free and 200 Free.
2024/25 (Junior Season):
- Navy (10/5): Touched first in the 500 Free with a 4:27.06 finish. Contributed to a third place finish in the 200 Medley relay. Touched second in the 200 Free with a 1:39.22, the only Nittany Lion performer in the top five.
- Pitt (10/25-26): Finished first in the 1000 Free with a 9:21.32, the 200 Free with a 1:38.61, and the 500 Free with a 4:26.44. Contributed to a first place finish in the 400 Free relay.
High School
While attending two years at the Trewhelas School and two years at the Athletic Study Center, Cisternas received Youth South American and national records. He swam for the Stade Francais national team as a Youth South American Champion and broke a Youth South American record. He also placed second in the national championship with Stade Francais.
- Attended Trewhelas School, and the Athletic Study Center for the last two years of high school.
- Received Youth South American and national records.
- Swam for the Stade Francais national team as a Youth South American Champion and broke a Youth South American record, with coach Geovanny Riera.
- Placed second in the national championship with Stade Francais.
Personal
Eduardo Alberto Cisternas Gómez is the son of Eduardo Cisternas Alvarado and Lisette Gomez Quezada. He has a younger brother Javier Cisternas and swam in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokoyo. He earned Big Ten Swimmer of the Wekk in January 2023.
- Full name is Eduardo Alberto Cisternas Gómez.
- Son of Eduardo Cisternas Alvarado and Lisette Gomez Quezada.
- Has a younger brother, Javier Cisternas.
- Swam in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
- Earned Big Ten Swimmer of the Week in January 2023
On Choosing Penn State:
"I chose Penn State because of the academics and the athletic history that the university has."