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Ana Dias
Ana Maria Guerreiro Dias (born 15 January 1974) is a Portuguese long-distance and marathon runner.
She is a four-time Olympian, and a multiple-time national record holder for the long-distance running (5000 metres, 10,000 metres, half-marathon, and marathon).
She also set a personal best time of 2:28:49, by finishing fourth in the women's race at the 2003 Berlin Marathon. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 000 m 31:39.52 (#440 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:58.52, 2022 season best 25:19 (Feb 27, 2022) · Last competition: 45 Cross das Amendoeiras em Flor, Albufeira - XC 6.37km, Feb 27, 2022, 25:19 · 52 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CrossCount | 25:19 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↓ | 45 Cross das Amendoeiras em Flor, Albufeira - XC 6.37km |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 38:17 | - | Dec 12, 2021 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:19:26 | - | Mar 19, 2017 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:20:32 | - | Oct 18, 2015 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:17:24 | - | Dec 21, 2014 | ↓ | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:22:11 | - | Dec 15, 2013 | ↓ | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 32:13.62 | - | Mar 24, 2012 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2012 | 15Kilometr | 50:37 | - | Jan 15, 2012 | ↓ | Benavente (POR) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:13:17 | - | Apr 1, 2012 | ↓ | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2011 | 5Kilometre | 16:30 | - | Dec 31, 2011 | ↓ | Bolzano (ITA) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 27:32 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↓ | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
| 2011 | 15Kilometr | 51:14 | - | Oct 30, 2011 | ↓ | Almeirim (POR) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:15:24 | - | Sep 4, 2011 | ↓ | Oruna de Pielagos (ESP) |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 16:21 | - | Dec 31, 2010 | ↓ | Bolzano (ITA) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 26:58 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | ↓ | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2010 | 10000m | 32:59.21 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | ↓ | Marseille European Cup 10,000m |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 34:24 | - | Oct 10, 2010 | ↓ | La Coruña (ESP) |
| 2010 | 15Kilometr | 53:43 | - | Jun 20, 2010 | ↓ | Porto (POR) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:15:00 | - | Sep 26, 2010 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:41:02 | - | Jul 31, 2010 | ↓ | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
| 2009 | 3000m | 9:15.07 | - | Jun 13, 2009 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 16:08.32 | - | Jul 26, 2009 | ↓ | Seixal (POR) |
| 2009 | CrossCount | 28:05 | - | Mar 28, 2009 | ↓ | 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman |
| 2009 | 10000m | 31:42.94 | - | Jun 6, 2009 | ↓ | Ribeira Brava European Cup 10,000m |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 32:52 | - | Dec 31, 2009 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2009 | 10MilesRoa | 54:53 | - | Sep 20, 2009 | ↑ | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:13:10 | - | Feb 8, 2009 | ↓ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:30:12 | - | Oct 25, 2009 | ↓ | Venezia (ITA) |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 29:02 | - | Dec 14, 2008 | ↓ | 15th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2008 | 10000m | 32:35.47 | - | Jun 28, 2008 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 34:16 | - | Oct 12, 2008 | ↓ | La Coruña (ESP) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:15:51 | - | Sep 28, 2008 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:29:22 | - | Feb 24, 2008 | ↓ | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 2007 | CrossCount | 28:13 | - | Dec 9, 2007 | ↓ | 14th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Toro |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 33:34 | - | Dec 31, 2007 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2007 | Semi | 1:10:43 | - | Mar 18, 2007 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:36:49 | - | Apr 15, 2007 | ↓ | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 9:17.63 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 9:17.63 | - | Feb 18, 2006 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 26:44 | - | Dec 10, 2006 | ↓ | 13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition |
| 2006 | 10000m | 32:37.76 | - | Apr 15, 2006 | ↓ | Antalya European Cup 10,000m |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 33:24 | - | Dec 31, 2006 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:14:20 | - | May 14, 2006 | ↓ | Matosinhos (POR) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 9:38.69 | - | Jun 5, 2005 | ↑ | Guimarães (POR) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 16:15.19 | - | Jun 4, 2005 | ↓ | Guimarães (POR) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 28:39 | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 34:02 | - | Dec 31, 2005 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2005 | 15Kilometr | 50:25 | - | Jun 18, 2005 | ↓ | Porto (POR) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:31:27 | - | Apr 10, 2005 | ↓ | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 2004 | 3000m-short-track | 9:02.09 | - | Feb 1, 2004 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 9:02.09 | - | Feb 1, 2004 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 16:02.53 | - | May 30, 2004 | ↓ | Moskva (RUS) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 29:59 | - | Mar 20, 2004 | ↓ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2004 | 10000m | 33:12.25 | - | Apr 3, 2004 | ↓ | Maribor European 10,000m Challenge, Maribor |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 33:58 | - | Dec 31, 2004 | ↓ | Amadora (POR) |
| 2004 | Marathon | 3:08:11 | - | Aug 22, 2004 | ↓ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:20.68 | - | Feb 1, 2003 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2003 | 1500m-short-track | 4:20.68 | - | Feb 1, 2003 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 9:03.55 | - | Feb 1, 2003 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 9:03.55 | - | Feb 1, 2003 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:55.51 | - | May 25, 2003 | ↓ | Valencia (ESP) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 24:00 | - | Dec 14, 2003 | ↓ | 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh |
| 2003 | 10000m | 31:48.32 | - | Apr 12, 2003 | ↓ | Athina European 10,000m Challenge, Athina |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 32:55 | - | Jan 1, 2003 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2003 | Semi | 1:10:28 | - | Sep 6, 2003 | ↓ | Oruna de Pielagos (ESP) |
| 2003 | Marathon | 2:28:49 | - | Sep 28, 2003 | ↓ | Berlin (GER) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:16.44 | - | Jan 26, 2002 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2002 | 1500m-short-track | 4:16.44 | - | Jan 26, 2002 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2002 | 3000m-short-track | 8:58.52 | - | Jan 27, 2002 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 8:58.52 | - | Jan 27, 2002 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 15:32.58 | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2002 | CrossCount | 28:24 | - | Mar 23, 2002 | ↓ | 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
| 2002 | 10000m | 31:54.24 | - | Apr 6, 2002 | ↓ | Camaiore European 10,000m Challenge, Camaiore |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:22.62 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2001 | 1500m-short-track | 4:22.62 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 9:02.23 | - | Jan 28, 2001 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 9:02.23 | - | Jan 28, 2001 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 15:26.41 | - | Jul 22, 2001 | ↓ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2001 | CrossCount | 16:12 | - | Dec 9, 2001 | ↓ | 8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun |
| 2001 | 10000m | 32:20.48 | - | Jun 17, 2001 | ↓ | Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA) |
| 2000 | 1500m | 4:20.81 | - | Feb 12, 2000 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2000 | 1500m-short-track | 4:20.81 | - | Feb 12, 2000 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2000 | 3000m-short-track | 9:04.01 | - | Jan 23, 2000 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2000 | 3000m | 9:04.01 | - | Jan 23, 2000 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 15:27.74 | - | Jun 21, 2000 | ↓ | Braga (POR) |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 27:36 | - | Mar 18, 2000 | ↓ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 2000 | 10000m | 32:04.81 | - | Jun 3, 2000 | ↓ | Sandefjord (NOR) |
| 2000 | 10MilesRoa | 56:06 | - | Nov 5, 2000 | ↑ | Vila Real de Santo António (POR) |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:18.24 | - | Jun 6, 1999 | ↑ | Vila Real de Santo António (POR) |
| 1999 | 3000m | 9:03.27 | - | Feb 14, 1999 | ↑ | Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 1999 | 3000m-short-track | 9:03.27 | - | Feb 14, 1999 | ↓ | Valencia (ESP) (i) |
| 1999 | 5000m | 15:32.41 | - | Jul 30, 1999 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1999 | CrossCount | 20:54 | - | Dec 12, 1999 | ↓ | 6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
| 1999 | 10000m | 31:39.52 | - | Apr 10, 1999 | ↓ | Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange |
| 1998 | 1500m | 4:15.97 | - | Jul 25, 1998 | ↑ | Funchal (POR) |
| 1998 | 3000m | 9:35.36 | - | May 2, 1998 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 15:48.56 | - | Aug 1, 1998 | ↓ | Maia (POR) |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 18:52 | - | Dec 13, 1998 | ↓ | 5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara |
| 1997 | 1500m | 4:25.36 | - | Jun 20, 1997 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 20:44 | - | Feb 9, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | 5000m | 15:57.35 | - | Jul 26, 1996 | ↓ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 21:30 | - | Mar 23, 1996 | ↓ | 24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
| 1995 | CrossCount | 14:22 | - | Dec 2, 1995 | ↓ | 2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick |
| 1995 | 5000m | 15:29.32 | - | Aug 10, 1995 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 1994 | CrossCount | 14:54 | - | Dec 10, 1994 | ↓ | 1st European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick |
| 1993 | 3000m | 9:25.43 | - | Aug 1, 1993 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 15:14 | - | Mar 28, 1993 | ↓ | 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships |
2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 25:19 | - | Feb 27 | 45 Cross das Amendoeiras em Flor, Albufeira - XC 6.37km |
2021
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 38:17 | - | Dec 12 | EDP Grande Prémio de Natal, Lisboa |
10Kilometr | 38:21 | - | Nov 21 | Vodafone 10K, Lisboa |
2017
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:19:26 | - | Mar 19 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa |
2015
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:20:32 | - | Oct 18 | Lisboa Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Lisboa |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:17:24 | - | Dec 21 | Sevilla-Los Palacios Half Marathon, Sevilla |
Semi | 1:21:37 | - | Oct 5 | Lisboa Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Lisboa |
Semi | 1:18:28 | - | May 11 | Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:22:11 | - | Dec 15 | Sevilla-Los Palacios Half Marathon, Sevilla |
2012
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 32:35.82 | - | Jul 1 | Helsinki European Championships |
10000m | 32:35.82 | - | Jun 27 | Helsinki European Championships |
10000m | 32:20.89 | - | Jun 3 | Bilbao European Cup 10,000m |
Semi | 1:13:17 | - | Apr 1 | Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid |
10000m | 32:13.62 | - | Mar 24 | Lisboa Trofeo Ibérico, Lisboa - Portuguese 10,000m Ch. |
15Kilometr | 50:37 | - | Jan 15 | Benavente Portuguese 15k Road Running Championships, Benavente |
2011
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:30 | - | Dec 31 | Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano |
CrossCount | 27:32 | - | Dec 11 | 18th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Velenje |
15Kilometr | 51:14 | - | Oct 30 | Almeirim ECCC 15 km, Almeirim |
Semi | 1:15:43 | - | Sep 25 | Udine Half Marathon, Udine |
Semi | 1:15:24 | - | Sep 4 | Oruna de Pielagos Half Marathon, Oruna de Pielagos |
2010
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 16:21 | - | Dec 31 | Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano |
CrossCount | 27:27 | - | Dec 12 | 17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira |
10Kilometr | 34:24 | - | Oct 10 | La Coruna 10km, La Coruña |
Semi | 1:15:00 | - | Sep 26 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa |
Marathon | 2:41:02 | - | Jul 31 | Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
15Kilometr | 53:43 | - | Jun 20 | Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto |
10000m | 32:59.21 | - | Jun 5 | Marseille European Cup 10,000m |
CrossCount | 26:58 | - | Mar 28 | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
2009
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 32:52 | - | Dec 31 | Barcelona San Silvestre, Barcelona |
10Kilometr | 33:48 | - | Dec 27 | Lisboa São Silvestre 10km, Lisboa |
CrossCount | 29:22 | - | Dec 13 | 16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Dublin |
Marathon | 2:30:12 | - | Oct 25 | Venezia Marathon, Venezia |
10MilesRoa | 54:53 | - | Sep 20 | Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam |
10000m | 31:49.91 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships |
10000m | 31:49.91 | - | Aug 15 | IAAF World Championships |
5000m | 16:08.32 | - | Jul 26 | Portuguese Championships, Seixal |
3000m | 9:15.07 | - | Jun 13 | Leiria National Club Ch. Div. 2., Leiria |
10000m | 31:42.94 | - | Jun 6 | Ribeira Brava European Cup 10,000m |
CrossCount | 28:05 | - | Mar 28 | 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman |
Semi | 1:13:10 | - | Feb 8 | Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona |
2008
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 34:22 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
CrossCount | 29:02 | - | Dec 14 | 15th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
Semi | 1:16:23 | - | Nov 2 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
10Kilometr | 34:16 | - | Oct 12 | La Coruna, La Coruña |
Semi | 1:15:51 | - | Sep 28 | Lisbon Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa |
Marathon | 2:36:25 | - | Aug 19 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
Marathon | 2:36:25 | - | Aug 17 | The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing |
10000m | 32:35.47 | - | Jun 28 | Lisbon Portuguese 10,000m Championships, Lisboa |
Marathon | 2:29:22 | - | Feb 24 | Sevilla Marathon, Sevilla |
2007
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:34 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
Honours
Helsinki European Championships
10,000 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
10,000 Metres
Portuguese Championships
5000 Metres
Athina European 10,000m Challenge
10,000 Metres
Berlin Marathon
Marathon
Lisbon Portuguese Championships
5000 Metres
Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange
10,000 Metres
Palma de Mallorca Universiade
5000 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Ana Dias's 10 000 m personal best?
Ana Dias's 10 000 m personal best is 31:39.52, set on Apr 10, 1999 in Barakaldo (ESP), #440 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ana Dias compete in?
Ana Dias competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.
How did Ana Dias perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 25:19, set on Feb 27, 2022. Last competition: 45 Cross das Amendoeiras em Flor, Albufeira - XC 6.37km on Feb 27, 2022, 25:19.