Hélder Ornelas

Hélder Ornelas

PortugalPortugal
Born
May 6, 1974 (52 years old)
Events
5000 m · Marathon

Hélder Ornelas is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on May 6, 1974. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:46.34 in the 1500m, 7:50.02 in the 3000m, 13:18.56 in the 5000m, 28:01.94 in the 10000m and 1:02:57 in the Semi. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.56
#814 all-time
2009 season best30:22Apr 5, 2009 · Barcelona
2009 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:09:59
Last competition38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, BydgoszczMar 28, 2010 · DQ
38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.56 (#814 all-time), Marathon 2:09:59, 2009 season best 30:22 (Apr 5, 2009, Barcelona (ESP)) · Last competition: 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz, Mar 28, 2010, DQ · 52 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLisboa 2004Portugal 1500 m all-time list3:46.341,023 pts–
3000mBerlin 2000Portugal 3000 m all-time list7:50.021,116 pts–
5000mRoma 2000Portugal 5000 m all-time list13:18.561,143 pts#814
10000mBarakaldo 2001Portugal 10 000 m all-time list28:01.941,129 pts–
SemiSt-Denis 2009Portugal Half Marathon all-time list1:02:571,071 pts–
MarathonMilano 2005Portugal Marathon all-time list2:09:591,131 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200910Kilometr 30:22–Apr 5, 2009Barcelona (ESP)
200915Kilometr 44:35–Jan 18, 2009Mirandela (POR)
2009Semi 1:02:57–Oct 18, 2009St-Denis (FRA)
2009Marathon 2:22:44–Nov 1, 2009New York City Marathon
200810Kilometr 30:29–Apr 6, 2008Barcelona (ESP)
200815Kilometr 45:47–Jan 20, 2008Viana do Castelo (POR)
2008Semi 1:06:49–Sep 28, 2008Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ESP)
2008Marathon 2:23:20–Aug 24, 2008The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hélder Ornelas's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.56, set on Jun 30, 2000 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #814 on the all-time list.

Hélder Ornelas competes in the 5000 m and Marathon.

2009 season best: 30:22, set on Apr 5, 2009 in Barcelona (ESP). Last competition: 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz on Mar 28, 2010, DQ.