João Vieira

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João Vieira

PortugalPortugalActive
Born
Feb 20, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
50 km Race Walk · 20 km race walk

João Vieira is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on February 20, 1976. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 20kmW and 35kmW.

His personal bests include 14:58.09 in the 5000m, 1:20:09 in the 20kmW, 2:31:41 in the 35kmW, 3:45:17 in the 50kmW and 21:10 in the 5Kilometre. He has earned 48 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 50 km Race Walk3:45:17
2026 season best20:23.36Feb 14, 2026 · Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)
2026 season best
Medals2World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze
National record1:20:0920 km race walk
National record

As of Nov 7, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:45:17, 20 km race walk 1:20:09, 2026 season best 20:23.36 (Feb 14, 2026, Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)) · Last competition: Lusatian Race Walking, Oct 24, 2026, 1:30:40 · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (20 km race walk) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mViseu 2001Portugal 5000 m all-time list14:58.09816 pts––
20kmWGöteborg 2006Portugal 20 km race walk all-time list1:20:091,188 pts––
35kmWPoděbrady 2025Portugal 35 km race walk all-time list2:31:411,152 pts––
50kmWPontevedra 20123:45:171,191 pts––
5KilometreMoita 202521:10––
3000m-short-trackPombal 202011:33.61178 pts––

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships–112

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m-short-track Indoor20:23.36–Feb 14, 2026Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
202620kmW Indoor20:23.36–Feb 14, 2026Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
202610Kilometr 43:16.02–Jul 24, 2026Portuguese Championships
2026HalfMarath 1:29:54–Mar 7, 202645th Dudinska 50
2026Marathon 3:20:43–Jan 25, 2026Portuguese Marathon Race Walking Championships
2026MarathonRa 3:20:43–Jan 25, 2026Portuguese Marathon Race Walking Championships
20255000m-short-track Indoor19:35.18–Feb 22, 2025Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i)
20255000m-short-track 20:22.31–Jul 12, 2025Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 1ª divisão
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

João Vieira's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:45:17, set on Mar 4, 2012 in Pontevedra (ESP).

João Vieira competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

2026 season best: 20:23.36, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i). Last competition: Lusatian Race Walking on Oct 24, 2026, 1:30:40.

João Vieira has won 2 World Championships medals.