Fernando Couto

Born: Dec 4, 1959 (66 years old)
Events: 10 000 m · 5000 m

Fernando Couto is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on December 4, 1959. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.18 in the 3000m, 13:24.25 in the 5000m, 28:03.69 in the 10000m, 1:02:28 in the Semi and 2:11:18 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:03.69

2003 season best48:13Jun 20, 2003

2003 season best

Personal best · 5000 m13:24.25

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 28:03.69, 5000 m 13:24.25, 2003 season best 48:13 (Jun 20, 2003) · 66 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

3000mPontevedra 19897:51.181,109 pts–

5000mLa Coruña 198913:24.251,123 pts–

10000mMaia 199228:03.691,127 pts–

SemiOslo 19941:02:281,089 pts–

MarathonSan Sebastián 19932:11:181,107 pts–

3000mStLisboa 19858:34.561,103 pts–

15KilometrLa Courneuve 199344:40–

10MilesRoaMealhada 199148:45–

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2003	15Kilometr	48:13	–	Jun 20, 2003	–
2003	Semi	1:07:28	–	Oct 5, 2003	–
2002	Semi	1:06:04	–	Nov 10, 2002	–
2001	15Kilometr	45:04	–	Jun 17, 2001	–
2001	Semi	1:05:53	–	Dec 1, 2001	–
1999	15Kilometr	45:25	–	Nov 7, 1999	–
1998	Semi	1:04:20	–	May 10, 1998	–
1998	Marathon	2:15:16	–	May 24, 1998	–

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What is Fernando Couto's 10 000 m personal best?

Fernando Couto's 10 000 m personal best is 28:03.69, set on Apr 25, 1992 in Maia (POR).

Which events does Fernando Couto compete in?

Fernando Couto competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Fernando Couto perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 48:13, set on Jun 20, 2003.

Fernando Couto

Personal bests

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