Álvaro Silva

Álvaro Silva

PortugalPortugal
Born
Apr 21, 1965 (61 years old)
Birthplace
Lisbon, Portugal
Events
800 m · 1500 m
Height
1.77 m
Weight
58 kg

Álvaro Manuel Santos Rosa Silva (21 April 1965 – 29 April 2025) was a Portuguese athlete who specialized in the 800 metres. He ran the 400 metres early in his career, and was on the national team in the 4 × 400 metres relay, competing in two Olympic Games.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.12
#493 all-time
1992 season best3:10.11Aug 7, 1992 · Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.73

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:45.12 (#493 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.73, 1992 season best 3:10.11 (Aug 7, 1992, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)) · 61 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mLisboa 1986Portugal 400 m all-time list47.281,027 pts–
800mSeoul 1988Portugal 800 m all-time list1:45.121,170 pts#493
1500mSplit 1991Portugal 1500 m all-time list3:38.731,124 pts–
4x400mCiudad de México 1988Portugal 4 × 400 m all-time list3:05.14–
800m-short-trackIndoorDen Haag 19891:51.171,047 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19924x400m 3:10.11–Aug 7, 1992Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
19911500m 3:38.73–Aug 28, 1991Split (CRO)
1989800m 1:47.58–Jun 24, 1989Saarijärvi (FIN)
1989800m-short-track Indoor1:51.17–Feb 18, 1989European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1988800m 1:45.12–Sep 25, 1988Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988800m-short-track Indoor1:54.66–Mar 5, 1988European Indoor Championships
19884x400m 3:05.14–Jul 24, 1988Ciudad de México (MEX)
1987800m 1:45.63–Aug 30, 1987IAAF World Championships
Compare me with Álvaro Silva
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Álvaro Silva's 800 m personal best is 1:45.12, set on Sep 25, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR), #493 on the all-time list.

Álvaro Silva competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

1992 season best: 3:10.11, set on Aug 7, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP).