João Pires

João Pires

PortugalPortugal
Born
Jun 10, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

João Pires is a Portugal sprinter, born on June 10, 1979. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 48.72 in the 400m, 1:45.59 in the 800m, 3:42.66 in the 1500m, 3:41.17 in the 1500m and 3:41.17 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:47.33
2007 season best1:54.96Feb 18, 2007 · Espinho (POR) (i)
2007 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:43.20

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.33, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:43.20, 2007 season best 1:54.96 (Feb 18, 2007, Espinho (POR) (i)) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mLisboa 200148.72936 pts–
800mZürich 20001:45.591,156 pts#682
1500m20013:42.661,071 pts–
1500mIndoorEspinho 20043:41.171,141 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorEspinho 20043:41.171,141 pts–
1500m-short-track20063:43.201,113 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007800m 1:48.83–Jun 2, 2007Lisboa (POR)
2007800m-short-track Indoor1:54.96–Feb 18, 2007Portuguese Indoor Championships
2006800m 1:47.65–Jun 17, 2006Rabat (MAR)
2006800m-short-track 1:52.20–Feb 18, 2006–
2006800m-short-track Indoor1:52.20–Feb 18, 2006Espinho (POR) (i)
20061000m-short-track 2:22.30–Jan 29, 2006–
20061000m-short-track Indoor2:22.30–Jan 29, 2006Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
20061000m 2:23.83–Jan 7, 2006–
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FAQ

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João Pires's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.33, set on Feb 3, 2002.

João Pires competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2007 season best: 1:54.96, set on Feb 18, 2007 in Espinho (POR) (i).