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Álvaro Silva

Álvaro Silva

PORPORMen
Birth dateApr 21, 1965
BirthplaceLisbon, Portugal
Height1.77 m
Weight58 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.

Key facts
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)
1992 season best
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 14, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
4x400m
3:10.11-Aug 7, 1992
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1991
1500m
3:38.73-Aug 28, 1991-Split (CRO)
1989
800m
1:47.58-Jun 24, 1989
↓
Saarijärvi (FIN)
1989
800m-short-track
1:51.17-Feb 18, 1989
↑
European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
1988
800m
1:45.12-Sep 25, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
800m-short-track
1:54.66-Mar 5, 1988
↑
European Indoor Championships
1988
4x400m
3:05.14-Jul 24, 1988
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1987
800m
1:45.63-Aug 30, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1986
400m
47.28-Jul 19, 1986
↑
Lisboa (POR)
1986
800m
1:46.74-Aug 26, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1983
400m
48.46-Aug 25, 1983
↑
European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:10.11-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.73-Aug 28Split

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.58-Jun 24Saarijärvi
800m-short-track
1:51.63-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
800m-short-track
1:51.17-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)

1988

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:07.75-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:45.12-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:46.65-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:49.09-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:46.67-Sep 3Athina
4x400m
3:05.14-Jul 24Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships, Ciudad de México
800m-short-track
1:54.66-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.41-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
800m
1:45.63-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
800m
1:45.63-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:49.41-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:48.19-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
800m
1:48.76-Aug 21Vigo

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.69-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
800m
1:46.74-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
800m
1:47.69-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
800m
1:47.58-Aug 10Lisboa
400m
47.28-Jul 19Lisboa

Honours

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Ciudad de México Ibero-American Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Álvaro Silva's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Álvaro Silva compete in?

Álvaro Silva competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Álvaro Silva perform in 1992?

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