João Pais
PORMenJoão 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, 14:17.82 in the 5000m and 30:32.93 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.
As of Sep 16, 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
Performance Charts
Season bests
2026
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | DNF | - | Jun 27 | Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 2ª divisão |
1500m | 3:58.45 | - | Jun 19 | Jornadas Competitivas |
5000m | 14:51.27 | - | Jun 4 | Meeting Cidade de Évora "Memorial Ricardo Ribeiro" |
5000m | 14:55.46 | - | May 16 | XVII Meeting Vitor Tavares |
5Kilometre | 14:36 | - | Mar 15 | Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António |
1500m-short-track | 4:12.22 | - | Feb 14 | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final |
10Kilometr | 29:52 | - | Jan 17 | Figueira da Foz 10km |
2025
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 24:22 | - | Nov 23 | Portuguese Cross Country Championship, Parque Urbano de Lagoa, Lagoa - XC 7.47km |
1500m | DNF | - | Jun 10 | Meeting Cidade de Lisboa, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa |
800m | 1:56.38 | - | May 25 | Campeonato regional U23 + Absolutos |
1500m | 3:59.94 | - | May 24 | Campeonato regional U23 + Absolutos |
10000m | 30:32.93 | - | May 3 | Portuguese 10,000m Championships |
CrossCount | 11:52 | - | Mar 15 | Portuguese Cross Country Championship, Marvão - XC 4.0km |
5Kilometre | 14:39 | - | Mar 9 | Super 5K - Braga |
3000m-short-track | 8:16.27 | - | Feb 23 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:16.27 | - | Feb 22 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
1500m-short-track | 4:02.39 | - | Feb 8 | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes1ª e 2ª Divisão - Pista Curta - Final |
3000m-short-track | 8:26.56 | - | Jan 19 | Campeonato Distrital U20 |
2024
30 performances2023
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 24:50 | - | Dec 10 | 29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles |
CrossCount | 28:21 | - | Oct 29 | Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, Centro de Arqueologia Experimental, Atapuerca - XC 9.0km |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is João Pais's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
João Pais's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:50.63, set on Jul 1, 2023 in Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria (POR).
Which events does João Pais compete in?
João Pais competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did João Pais perform in 2026?
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.