Carlos Silva

Birth dateJun 8, 1974

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Carlos Silva is a Portugal sprinter, born on June 8, 1974. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 21.34 in the 200m, 46.11 in the 400m, 48.77 in the 400mH, 3:05.48 in the 4x400m and 46.80 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 7 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

48.77

#247 all-time

400 Metres Short Track

46.80

2004 season best

49.74

Jul 17, 2004 · Madrid (ESP)

2004 season best

Last competition

Huelva Ibero-American Championships

Aug 7, 2004 · 50.29

Huelva Ibero-American Championships

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.77 (#247 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 46.80, 2004 season best 49.74 (Jul 17, 2004, Madrid (ESP)) · Last competition: Huelva Ibero-American Championships, Aug 7, 2004, 50.29 · 52 years old

Personal bests

21.34*

46.11

48.77

3:05.48

46.80

33.09

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2004	400m	48.3h	-	Jun 23, 2004	↓	Lisboa (POR)
2004	400m-short-track	48.47	-	Feb 14, 2004	↓	Portuguese Indoor Championships
2004	400mH	49.74	-	Jul 17, 2004	↑	Madrid (ESP)
2003	400mH	50.60	-	May 17, 2003	↑	Lisboa (POR)
2002	400mH	49.74	-	Jun 22, 2002	↑	Sevilla (ESP)
2002	4x400m	3:07.92	-	Jun 23, 2002	↓	Sevilla (ESP)
2001	300m	34.19	-	May 1, 2001	↓	Viseu (POR)
2001	400m	47.66	-	Mar 3, 2001	↓	Lisboa (POR) (i)
2001	400m-short-track	47.66	-	Mar 3, 2001	↓	Lisboa (POR) (i)
2001	400mH	49.07	-	Aug 31, 2001	↑	Beijing (CHN)
2000	400mH	50.50	-	Jun 28, 2000	↑	Madrid (ESP)
1999	200m	21.62	-1.4	May 30, 1999	↓	Leiria (POR)
1999	300m	33.09	-	May 2, 1999	↓	Viseu (POR)
1999	400m	46.96	-	Feb 24, 1999	↓	Genova (ITA) (i)
1999	400m-short-track	46.96	-	Feb 24, 1999	↓	Genova (ITA) (i)
1999	400mH	48.77	-	Aug 11, 1999	↑	Weltklasse Zürich
1998	400m-short-track	46.80	-	Feb 18, 1998	↓	Genova (ITA) (i)
1998	400m	46.85	-	May 29, 1998	↓	Genova (ITA) (i)
1998	400mH	48.98	-	Aug 19, 1998	↑	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1997	400mH	49.85	-	Apr 5, 1997	↑	Mar del Plata South American Championships
1996	200m	21.34	+3.1	Jun 29, 1996	↓	Lisboa (POR)
1996	400m	46.11	-	May 22, 1996	↓	Lisboa (POR)
1996	400m-short-track	47.40	-	Mar 9, 1996	↓	European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)
1996	400mH	49.09	-	Jul 29, 1996	↑	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996	4x400m	3:08.49	-	Jun 29, 1996	↓	Lisboa (POR)
1995	400m	46.22	-	Jun 10, 1995	↓	Basel (SUI)
1995	400m-short-track	46.87	-	Mar 12, 1995	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1995	400mH	49.40	-	Aug 30, 1995	↑	Fukuoka (JPN)
1995	4x400m	3:05.48	-	Sep 3, 1995	↓	Fukuoka Universiade
1994	400mH	50.88	-	Aug 7, 1994	↑	Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1993	400m	47.81	-	Mar 6, 1993	↓	Braga (POR) (i)
1993	400m-short-track	47.81	-	Mar 6, 1993	↓	Braga (POR) (i)
1993	400mH	50.27	-	Aug 1, 1993	↑	European Junior Championships
1992	400mH	52.56	-	Sep 16, 1992	↑	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2004

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.29	-	Aug 7	Huelva Ibero-American Championships
400mH	51.55	-	Aug 6	Huelva Ibero-American Championships, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
400mH	50.43	-	Aug 1	Portuguese Championships
400mH	50.35	-	Jul 24	Vitoria Trofeo Virgen Blanca, Vitoria
400mH	49.99	-	Jul 20	Soria International Meeting, Soria
400mH	49.74	-	Jul 17	Madrid Meeting 2004, Madrid
400mH	51.01	-	Jul 9	Barcelona CAT-POR-FIN Int. Match, Barcelona
400mH	51.09	-	Jul 4	Alcalá de Henares International Meeting, Alcalá de Henáres
400mH	51.39	-	Jun 26	Sintra National Circuit Meeting, Sintra
400m	48.3HT	-	Jun 23	Lisboa
400mH	51.02	-	Jun 8	Zaragoza POR-ESP Hurdles Match, Zaragoza
400m	48.40	-	Jun 5	Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
400mH	50.74	-	Jun 5	Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
400mH	50.95	-	May 22	Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
400mH	50.91	-	May 16	Lisboa
400m-short-track	48.47	-	Feb 14	Portuguese Indoor Championships
400m-short-track	48.79	-	Jan 31	Espinho Portuguese Indoor Club Championships, Espinho (i)

2003

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.75	-	Jun 7	Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
400mH	50.85	-	May 24	Beograd ECCC Group B, Beograd
400mH	50.60	-	May 17	Lisboa Meeting AAL, Lisboa
400mH	51.21	-	May 10	Lisboa Taça Fernando Amado, Lisboa

2002

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	50.45	-	Aug 7	München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
400mH	50.45	-	Aug 6	München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
400mH	49.99	-	Jul 20	Leiria
400mH	50.51	-	Jul 14	Lisbon Portuguese Championships, Lisboa
400mH	53.34	-	Jul 13	Lisbon Portuguese Championships
400mH	50.57	-	Jul 9	Guarda
400mH	50.91	-	Jul 3	Madrid Meeting 2012, Madrid
400mH	50.49	-	Jun 29	Alcalá de Henares International Meeting, Alcalá de Henáres
400mH	50.66	-	Jun 26	Salamanca Caja Duero Trophy, Salamanca
4x400m	3:07.92	-	Jun 23	Sevilla European Cup 1st League B, Sevilla
400mH	49.74	-	Jun 22	Sevilla European Cup 1st League B, Sevilla
400mH	49.75	-	Jun 15	Lisbon Meeting de Santo Antonio, Lisboa
400mH	49.91	-	Jun 12	Cáceres ESP-POR Hurdles Match, Cáceres
400mH	50.60	-	Jun 8	Lisbon Portuguese Club Ch. Div. I, Lisboa
400mH	50.23	-	Jun 2	Vila Real de Santo António
400mH	50.28	-	May 25	Lisbon ECCC Group A, Lisboa
400mH	50.06	-	May 18	Lisbon AAL Anniversary Meeting, Lisboa
400mH	50.6HT	-	May 11	Lisbon, Lisboa

2001

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	49.07	-	Aug 31	Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH	49.22	-	Aug 30	Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH	49.80	-	Aug 30	Beijing Universiade, Beijing
400mH	50.10	-	Aug 19	Nivelles Sotraba International Meeting, Nivelles
400mH	50.37	-	Aug 17	Namur Atletissima, Namur
400mH	49.80	-	Aug 15	Brasschaat Leo Calewaert Memorial, Brasschaat
400mH	50.35	-	Jul 22	Lisbon Portuguese Championships, Lisboa
400mH	51.78	-	Jul 21	Lisbon Portuguese Championships
400mH	50.28	-	Jul 14	Maia Mai Athletics, Maia
400mH	49.83	-	Jun 30	Funchal Meeting International da Madeira, Funchal
400mH	50.58	-	Jun 23	European Cup 1st League Group A, Vaasa

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlos Silva's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Carlos Silva's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.77, set on Aug 11, 1999 in Zürich (SUI), #247 on the all-time list.

Which events does Carlos Silva compete in?

Carlos Silva competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Carlos Silva perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 49.74, set on Jul 17, 2004 in Madrid (ESP). Last competition: Huelva Ibero-American Championships on Aug 7, 2004, 50.29.