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José Pinto

José Pinto

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Birth dateJun 19, 1956
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José Pinto is a Portugal race walker, born on June 19, 1956. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:25:24 in the 20kmW, 3:55:57 in the 50kmW and 20:20.06 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:55:57
20 km race walk
1:25:24
1998 season best
4:34:02
Apr 25, 1998
1998 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:55:57, 20 km race walk 1:25:24, 1998 season best 4:34:02 (Apr 25, 1998) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:25:24
3:55:57
20:20.06

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
50kmW
4:34:02-Apr 25, 1998
↓
-
1997
50kmW
4:38:00-Apr 20, 1997
↓
Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1996
50kmW
4:47:32-Apr 20, 1996
↓
-
1988
20kmW
1:26:33-Sep 23, 1988
↑
-
1988
50kmW
3:55:57-Sep 30, 1988
↓
-
1987
5000m-short-track
20:20.06-Feb 21, 1987-European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1987
20kmW
1:25:24-Aug 30, 1987
↑
IAAF World Championships
1987
50kmW
3:56:40-Sep 5, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1984
20kmW
1:30:54-Aug 3, 1984
↑
-
1984
50kmW
4:04:42-Aug 11, 1984
↓
-
1983
20kmW
1:27:10-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
50kmW
4:03:47-Aug 12, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
20kmW
1:34:19-Sep 7, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:34:02-Apr 25Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:38:00-Apr 20Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:38:00-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:47:32-Apr 20La Coruña European Cup Race Walking, La Coruña

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DNF-Aug 27Split European Championships
50kmW
DNF-Aug 27Split European Championships

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:57-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:26:33-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:56:40-Sep 5IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:25:24-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:56:40-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:25:24-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
5000m-short-track
20:20.06-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:04:42-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
20kmW
1:30:54-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1983

3 performances

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:19-Sep 7Athina European Championships
20kmW
1:34:19-Sep 6Athina European Championships

Honours

8

The XXIII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is José Pinto's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

José Pinto's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:55:57, set on Sep 30, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).

Which events does José Pinto compete in?

José Pinto competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did José Pinto perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 4:34:02, set on Apr 25, 1998.