Erik Cardoso
BRAMenErik Felipe Barbosa Cardoso is a Brazilian sprinter. He competed in the 60 metres at the 2022 World Indoor Championships without advancing from the first round.
In addition, he has won multiple medals at regional level. In July 2023, participating in the South American Games in São Paulo, Cardoso was the first Brazilian in history to run the 100 m under 10 seconds.
He clocked a time of 9.97, breaking the Brazilian record for the event. In July 2025, during South American qualifying for the 100-metres event at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Cardoso broke the South American record, with a run of 9.93 seconds. The fastest time ever recorded in South America was 9.89 by Issamade Assinga of Suriname, but he lost the record due to a doping suspension. In August 2025, he achieved a time of 9.88 s in the 100 m, which was not validated as a South American record due to the wind of 3.4, above the permitted limit.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 100 m 9.88 (#89 all-time), 200 m 20.44 (#860 all-time), 2026 season best 9.8h (Apr 11, 2026, CNDA, Bragança Paulista (BRA)) · Last competition: Brazilian Championships - XLV Troféu Brasil Interclubes Loterias Caixa de Atletismo, Jul 23, 2026, 39.25 · 26 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)