João Pais

PortugalPortugalActive
Born
Apr 29, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

João Pais is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on April 29, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.87 in the 800m, 3:47.72 in the 1500m, 8:13.90 in the 3000m, 8:17.13 in the 3000m and 14:17.82 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:50.63
2026 season best3:58.45Jun 19, 2026 · Complexo Desportivo Fernando Mamede, Beja
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:44.93
Last competitionCampeonato Nacional de Clubes - 2ª divisãoJun 27, 2026 · DNF
Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 2ª divisão

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:50.63, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:44.93, 2026 season best 3:58.45 (Jun 19, 2026, Complexo Desportivo Fernando Mamede, Beja (POR)) · Last competition: Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 2ª divisão, Jun 27, 2026, DNF · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mSalamanca 2023Portugal 800 m all-time list1:52.87946 pts––
1500mLisboa 2024Portugal 1500 m all-time list3:47.721,006 pts––
3000mIndoorPombal 20238:13.90997 pts––
3000mLisboa 2024Portugal 3000 m all-time list8:17.13958 pts––
5000mLisboa 2023Portugal 5000 m all-time list14:17.82942 pts––
10000mBraga 2025Portugal 10 000 m all-time list30:32.93909 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:58.45–Jun 19, 2026Jornadas Competitivas
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:12.22–Feb 14, 2026Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
20265Kilometre 14:36–Mar 15, 2026Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António
20265000m 14:51.27–Jun 4, 2026Meeting Cidade de Évora "Memorial Ricardo Ribeiro"
202610Kilometr 29:52–Jan 17, 2026Figueira da Foz 10km
2025800m 1:56.38–May 25, 2025Campeonato regional U23 + Absolutos
20251500m 3:59.94–May 24, 2025Campeonato regional U23 + Absolutos
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:02.39–Feb 8, 2025Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes1ª e 2ª Divisão - Pista Curta - Final
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João Pais's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:50.63, set on Jul 1, 2023 in Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria (POR).

João Pais competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:58.45, set on Jun 19, 2026 in Complexo Desportivo Fernando Mamede, Beja (POR). Last competition: Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 2ª divisão on Jun 27, 2026, DNF.