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Helena Sampaio

Helena Sampaio

PORPORWomen
Birth dateOct 9, 1973
Height1.57 m
Weight47 kg

This athlete is a track and field competitor from their country. They have represented their nation in international athletics competitions, contributing to the sport's rich tradition in their home country. Their journey in athletics reflects the dedication and discipline required to compete at elite levels.

Throughout their athletic career, they have competed at various levels of competition, from local meets to national championships and international events. Their commitment to training and competitive excellence has been a defining characteristic of their time in the sport.

As a registered World Athletics competitor, they continue to be part of the global track and field community. Their participation in athletics represents the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence that define the sport worldwide.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:43.22
#484 all-time
Marathon
2:28:06
2011 season best
18:16.70
Jun 25, 2011 · Lisboa (POR)
2011 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 10 000 m 31:43.22 (#484 all-time), Marathon 2:28:06, 2011 season best 18:16.70 (Jun 25, 2011, Lisboa (POR)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:28.20
Mile
4:40.07
9:01.23
15:44.96
31:43.22
#484 all-time
1:10:15
#942 all-time
2:28:06
3000m-short-track
10:25.40
15Kilometr
49:31
10Kilometr
32:22
20Kilometr
1:12:34

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
5000m
18:16.70-Jun 25, 2011
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2011
Semi
1:18:46-Oct 5, 2011
↓
Ovar (POR)
2010
3000m
10:25.40-Feb 14, 2010
↓
Pombal (POR) (i)
2010
3000m-short-track
10:25.40-Feb 14, 2010-Pombal (POR) (i)
2010
5000m
17:44.60-Jun 12, 2010
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2010
10Kilometr
37:24-Dec 30, 2010
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2010
Semi
1:17:40-Oct 5, 2010
↓
Ovar (POR)
2009
10Kilometr
38:55-Dec 31, 2009
↓
Amadora (POR)
2008
10Kilometr
38:00-Dec 31, 2008
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2008
15Kilometr
54:13-Jan 20, 2008
↓
Viana do Castelo (POR)
2007
10Kilometr
36:51-Dec 31, 2007
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2007
Semi
1:16:01-Jul 29, 2007
↓
Pombal (POR)
2006
10Kilometr
36:22-Dec 30, 2006
↓
Porto (POR)
2005
CrossCount
21:00-Dec 11, 2005
↓
12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
2005
10Kilometr
33:43-Nov 6, 2005
↓
Ourense (ESP)
2005
20Kilometr
1:12:34-Oct 20, 2005-Almeirim (POR)
2004
CrossCount
28:48-Mar 20, 2004
↓
32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004
10000m
33:38.70-Apr 3, 2004
↓
Maribor European 10,000m Challenge, Maribor
2004
10Kilometr
34:02-Dec 31, 2004
↓
Amadora (POR)
2004
15Kilometr
50:50-Jun 6, 2004
↓
Porto (POR)
2004
Semi
1:18:44-May 23, 2004
↓
Sintra (POR)
2004
Marathon
2:49:18-Aug 22, 2004
↓
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
2003
CrossCount
23:14-Dec 14, 2003
↓
10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh
2003
10Kilometr
34:11-Dec 31, 2003
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2003
15Kilometr
51:22-Sep 6, 2003
↓
Moskva (RUS)
2003
Semi
1:11:56-Oct 5, 2003
↓
Ovar (POR)
2003
Marathon
2:28:06-Oct 19, 2003
↓
Amsterdam Marathon
2002
5000m
16:08.33-May 29, 2002
↓
Bilbao (ESP)
2002
CrossCount
28:08-Mar 23, 2002
↓
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2002
10000m
32:26.44-Jul 2, 2002
↓
Maia (POR)
2002
10Kilometr
33:29-Dec 28, 2002
↓
Porto (POR)
2002
15Kilometr
49:31-Apr 21, 2002
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2002
Semi
1:16:07-Sep 29, 2002
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2001
CrossCount
15:55-Dec 9, 2001
↓
8th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Thun
2001
15Kilometr
49:44-Jun 17, 2001
↓
Porto (POR)
2001
Semi
1:11:28-May 6, 2001
↓
Setúbal (POR)
2000
5000m
15:44.96-Jun 9, 2000
↓
Sevilla (ESP)
2000
CrossCount
17:32-Dec 10, 2000
↓
7th European Cross Country Championships, Malmö - U20 Events
2000
10000m
32:08.67-Apr 1, 2000
↓
Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge
2000
10Kilometr
32:22-May 21, 2000
↓
Milano (ITA)
2000
Semi
1:10:15-Aug 27, 2000
↓
Spanish Half Marathon Championships
2000
Marathon
2:29:34-Sep 10, 2000
↓
Berlin Marathon
1999
Mile
4:40.07-Apr 27, 1999-Leiria (POR)
1999
3000m
9:01.23-May 28, 1999
↓
Sevilla (ESP)
1999
5000m
15:55.90-Aug 8, 1999
↓
Lisbon Portuguese Championships
1999
CrossCount
19:19-Dec 12, 1999
↓
6th European Cross Country Championships, Velenje
1999
10000m
31:43.22-Apr 10, 1999
↓
Barakaldo European 10,000m Challange
1998
5000m
15:47.34-Aug 2, 1998
↓
Portuguese Championships
1998
CrossCount
18:26-Dec 13, 1998
↓
5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara
1998
10000m
32:20.89-Apr 4, 1998
↓
Lisboa European 10,000m Challenge, Lisboa
1998
15Kilometr
51:12-Oct 18, 1998
↓
Cassino (ITA)
1998
Semi
1:11:29-Oct 5, 1998
↓
Ovar (POR)
1997
1500m
4:28.20-Jun 20, 1997-Lisboa (POR)
1997
5000m
15:53.71-Jul 20, 1997
↓
Portuguese Championships
1997
CrossCount
18:14-Dec 14, 1997
↓
4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
1997
10000m
32:14.12-Jun 14, 1997
↓
Pontevedra (ESP)
1996
Semi
1:12:14-Nov 3, 1996
↓
Aveiro (POR)
1995
CrossCount
14:40-Dec 2, 1995
↓
2nd European Cross Country Championships, Alnwick
1991
CrossCount
15:52-Mar 24, 1991
↓
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:18:46-Oct 5Ovar Half Marathon, Ovar
5000m
18:16.70-Jun 25Lisboa Portuguese Club Ch. Div. I, Lisboa
Semi
1:23:30-May 8Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:59-Dec 31Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa
10Kilometr
37:24-Dec 30Lisboa Sao Silvestre dos Olivais, Lisboa
Semi
1:17:40-Oct 5Ovar Half Marathon, Ovar
5000m
17:44.60-Jun 12Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
5000m
17:56.45-May 29Póvoa de Varzim Potuguese Club Championships, Povoa de Varzim
Semi
1:20:14-May 9Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal
3000m-short-track
10:25.40-Feb 14Pombal Portuguese Indoor Club Championships, Pombal (i)

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:55-Dec 31Amadora Sao Silvestre, Amadora

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
38:00-Dec 31Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa
15Kilometr
54:20-Jun 22Porto Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
15Kilometr
54:13-Jan 20Viana do Castelo Manuela Machado, Viana do Castelo

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:51-Dec 31Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa
Semi
1:25:32-Sep 30South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
Semi
1:17:25-Sep 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi
1:16:01-Jul 29Pombal Half Marathon de Pombal, Pombal
Semi
1:16:21-May 6Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:22-Dec 30Porto Sao Silvestre, Porto

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:26-Dec 31Lisboa Sao Silvestre do Amadora, Lisboa
CrossCount
21:00-Dec 1112th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
10Kilometr
33:43-Nov 6Ourense Carrera Popular do San Martino, Ourense
20Kilometr
1:12:34-Oct 20Almeirin Portuguese 20 km Championships, Almeirim

2004

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:02-Dec 31Amadora Sao Silvestre, Amadora
15Kilometr
51:22-Oct 17Women's European Clubs Cup, Melfi
Marathon
2:49:18-Aug 22The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
Marathon
2:49:18-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m
35:00.44-Jun 27Gateshead Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Gateshead
15Kilometr
50:50-Jun 19Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
15Kilometr
50:50-Jun 6Porto Corrida Festas, Porto
Semi
1:18:44-May 23Half Marathon, Sintra
10000m
33:38.70-Apr 3Maribor European 10,000m Challenge, Maribor
CrossCount
14:04-Mar 2132nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
CrossCount
28:48-Mar 2032nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
CrossCount
14:04-Mar 2032nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:11-Dec 31Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa
CrossCount
23:14-Dec 1410th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh
Marathon
2:28:06-Oct 19Amsterdam Marathon
Semi
1:11:56-Oct 5Ovar Half Marathon, Ovar
15Kilometr
51:22-Sep 6Women's European Clubs Cup, Moskva
15Kilometr
51:27-Jun 20Porto Festas da Cidade, Porto
Semi
1:13:09-May 4Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal
CrossCount
28:33-Mar 3031st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne
CrossCount
28:33-Mar 2931st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:32-Dec 29Torres Novas 10 km, Torres Novas
10Kilometr
33:29-Dec 28Porto Sao Silvestre 10 km, Porto
CrossCount
DNF-Dec 89th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Medulin
15Kilometr
52:13-Oct 19European Club Ch. for Women, Formia
Semi
1:16:07-Sep 29Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
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Honours

🥇

Amsterdam Marathon

Marathon

2003
6

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2000
8

27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1999
🥈

Lisboa Ibero-American Championships

10,000 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Helena Sampaio's 10 000 m personal best?

Helena Sampaio's 10 000 m personal best is 31:43.22, set on Apr 10, 1999 in Barakaldo (ESP), #484 on the all-time list.

Which events does Helena Sampaio compete in?

Helena Sampaio competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Helena Sampaio perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 18:16.70, set on Jun 25, 2011 in Lisboa (POR).