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Cândido Maia
PORMenBirth dateFeb 8, 1969
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Cândido Maia is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on February 8, 1969. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:41.98 in the 1500m, 7:53.58 in the 3000m, 13:43.22 in the 5000m, 8:35.62 in the 3000mSt and 3:46.69 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.
Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
7:53.58
3000 m steeplechase
8:35.62
Age
57 years old
As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:53.58, 3000 m steeplechase 8:35.62, 2006 season best 30:50 (Jan 15, 2006) · 57 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:41.98
7:53.58
13:43.22
8:35.62
3:46.69
7:53.58
30:33
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 30:50 | - | Jan 15, 2006 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 3000m-short-track | 8:09.10 | - | Feb 10, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 8:52.42 | - | Jun 9, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 1500m-short-track | 3:51.85 | - | Jan 27, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 3000m-short-track | 8:06.09 | - | Mar 4, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 30:33 | - | Nov 11, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 3000mSt | 8:51.86 | - | Jun 27, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 5000m | 14:24.80 | - | Jun 26, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:45.90 | - | Jun 20, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 1500m-short-track | 3:48.11 | - | Feb 7, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 3000m-short-track | 7:57.78 | - | Feb 15, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 3000mSt | 8:45.77 | - | Jul 11, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 12:00 | - | Mar 21, 1998 | - | 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech |
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:41.98 | - | May 17, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 3000m-short-track | 8:06.58 | - | Mar 7, 1997 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1997 | 3000mSt | 8:37.32 | - | Jun 28, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | 3000m-short-track | 7:56.99 | - | Feb 28, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1996 | 3000mSt | 8:35.62 | - | Aug 21, 1996 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.79 | - | Mar 10, 1995 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1994 | 1500m-short-track | 3:46.69 | - | Mar 12, 1994 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
| 1994 | 3000m-short-track | 8:00.82 | - | Mar 11, 1994 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
| 1993 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.11 | - | Mar 12, 1993 | ↓ | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
| 1993 | 5000m | 13:43.22 | - | Aug 3, 1993 | ↑ | - |
| 1992 | 3000m-short-track | 7:53.58 | - | Feb 29, 1992 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
| 1988 | 5000m | 14:27.79 | - | Jul 28, 1988 | ↑ | - |
2006
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:50 | - | Jan 15 | Estarreja Grande Premio, Estarreja |
2002
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:52.42 | - | Jun 9 | Lisbon Portuguese Club Ch. Div. I, Lisboa |
3000m-short-track | 8:09.10 | - | Feb 10 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Espinho (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:14.53 | - | Jan 27 | Espinho Portuguese Indoor Club Championships, Espinho (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:15.01 | - | Jan 13 | Braga Portuguese Club Championships, Braga (i) |
2001
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:33 | - | Nov 11 | Amora 10 km, Amora |
3000m-short-track | 8:06.09 | - | Mar 4 | Lisbon Portuguese Indoor Championships, Lisboa (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:15.95 | - | Feb 24 | Espinho Extra, Espinho (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:51.85 | - | Jan 27 | Espinho (i) |
1999
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:51.86 | - | Jun 27 | Coimbra Portuguese Club Div. I. Ch., Coimbra |
5000m | 14:24.80 | - | Jun 26 | Coimbra Portuguese Club Div. I. Ch., Coimbra |
1998
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:45.77 | - | Jul 11 | Lisbon, Lisboa |
1500m | 3:45.90 | - | Jun 20 | Lisbon Meeting Int. de Santo António, Lisboa |
CrossCount | 12:00 | - | Mar 21 | 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech |
3000m-short-track | 7:58.19 | - | Feb 18 | Genova ITA-ESP-FRA-NOR-POR-RUS, Genova (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:57.78 | - | Feb 15 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Espinho (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:48.11 | - | Feb 7 | Espinho POR-ESP, Espinho (i) |
1997
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:37.32 | - | Jun 28 | Maia |
3000mSt | 8:47.27 | - | Jun 8 | European Cup 1st League Group B, Dublin |
1500m | 3:41.98 | - | May 17 | Lisbon, Lisboa |
3000m-short-track | 8:06.58 | - | Mar 7 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
1996
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:35.62 | - | Aug 21 | Maia |
3000mSt | 8:38.43 | - | Jun 21 | Lisbon Santo Antonio, Lisboa |
3000m-short-track | 7:59.72 | - | Mar 10 | European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:59.72 | - | Mar 8 | European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:56.99 | - | Feb 28 | Valencia (i) |
1995
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 8:00.79 | - | Mar 10 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
1994
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m-short-track | 3:46.69 | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:00.82 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:46.69 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris (i) |
1993
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:43.22 | - | Aug 3 | Pontevedra |
3000m-short-track | 7:54.11 | - | Mar 12 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i) |
1992
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | 7:56.32 | - | Mar 1 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:53.58 | - | Feb 29 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
1500m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 28 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:53.58 | - | Feb 28 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
3000m-short-track | 7:56.32 | - | Feb 28 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i) |
1990
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000m-short-track | DQ | - | Mar 3 | European Indoor Championships |
1988
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:44.83 | - | Jul 30 | Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury |
5000m | 14:27.79 | - | Jul 28 | Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury |
Honours
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1998Portuguese Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Cândido Maia's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?
Cândido Maia's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:53.58, set on Feb 29, 1992 in Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (ITA) (i).
Which events does Cândido Maia compete in?
Cândido Maia competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.
How did Cândido Maia perform in 2006?
2006 season best: 30:50, set on Jan 15, 2006.