João Melgo

João Melgo

Born
Jun 21, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

João Melgo is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on June 21, 1999. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000mSt and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 8:54.38 in the 3000m, 9:39.54 in the 3000mSt, 8:54.38 in the 3000m-short-track and 8:54.38 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:39.54
2022 season best33:55Nov 27, 2022
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:54.38
Last competitionPortuguese Cross Country Championships, Amora - XC 8.0kmNov 27, 2022 · 33:55

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:39.54, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:54.38, 2022 season best 33:55 (Nov 27, 2022) · Last competition: Portuguese Cross Country Championships, Amora - XC 8.0km, Nov 27, 2022, 33:55 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorBraga 20178:54.38777 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorBraga 20178:54.38777 pts–
3000m-short-track20178:54.38777 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2022CrossCount 33:55–Nov 27, 2022Portuguese Cross Country Championships, Amora - XC 8.0km
20193000mSt 9:39.54–Jul 20, 2019Portuguese Championships
20173000m-short-track Indoor8:54.38–Jan 29, 2017Braga (POR) (i)
20173000m Indoor8:54.38–Jan 29, 2017Braga (POR) (i)
20173000m-short-track 8:54.38–Jan 29, 2017–
20173000mSt 9:41.99–Jul 9, 2017Marinha Grande (POR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

João Melgo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:39.54, set on Jul 20, 2019 in Lisboa (POR).

João Melgo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 33:55, set on Nov 27, 2022. Last competition: Portuguese Cross Country Championships, Amora - XC 8.0km on Nov 27, 2022, 33:55.