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Luis Novo

Luis Novo

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Birth dateMay 29, 1970
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Luis Novo is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on May 29, 1970. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:23.23 in the 3000m, 14:04.89 in the 5000m, 28:39.64 in the 10000m, 1:01:50 in the Semi and 2:09:41 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts
Marathon
2:09:41
Half Marathon
1:01:50
2006 season best
2:22:18
Apr 23, 2006
2006 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Marathon 2:09:41, Half Marathon 1:01:50, 2006 season best 2:22:18 (Apr 23, 2006) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
Marathon
2:22:18-Apr 23, 2006
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2005
Semi
1:04:05-Sep 18, 2005
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2005
Marathon
2:18:36-Aug 13, 2005
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IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004
3000m
8:23.23-May 23, 2004--
2004
3000mSt
9:06.60-Jun 6, 2004--
2004
Semi
1:04:11-Sep 12, 2004
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2004
Marathon
2:09:41-Sep 26, 2004
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2003
5000m
14:49.25-Aug 2, 2003
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2003
10Kilometr
30:13-Oct 5, 2003--
2003
Semi
1:06:03-Sep 22, 2003
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2002
10MilesRoa
49:22-Sep 8, 2002--
2002
Semi
1:03:29-Jan 13, 2002
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2002
Marathon
2:19:35-Feb 3, 2002
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2001
5000m
14:04.89-Jul 14, 2001
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2001
15Kilometr
44:19-Jun 17, 2001
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2001
Semi
1:04:26-May 6, 2001
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2001
Marathon
2:10:28-May 21, 2001
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-
2000
Semi
1:03:21-Mar 26, 2000
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2000
Marathon
2:11:29-Apr 16, 2000
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1999
5000m
14:16.38-Aug 7, 1999
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1999
15Kilometr
45:12-Nov 7, 1999
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1999
Semi
1:04:00-Mar 21, 1999
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1999
Marathon
2:14:27-Aug 28, 1999
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IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998
Semi
1:01:50-Sep 27, 1998
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Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1998
Marathon
2:10:32-Oct 11, 1998
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1997
10000m
28:39.64-Aug 30, 1997--
1996
Semi
1:02:54-Nov 3, 1996
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2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:51-Sep 24Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
DNF-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
Marathon
2:22:18-Apr 23Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:05-Sep 18South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
Marathon
2:18:36-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:18:36-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:41-Sep 26Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:04:11-Sep 12Rotterdam Half Marathon, Rotterdam
3000mSt
9:06.60-Jun 6Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa
3000m
8:23.23-May 23Lisboa Portuguese Club Championships, Lisboa

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:44-Nov 9Nazaré Half Marathon, Nazaré
10Kilometr
30:13-Oct 5Dublin BUPA Great Ireland Run, Dublin
Semi
1:06:03-Sep 22South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
5000m
14:49.25-Aug 2Portuguese Championships, Seia

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:22-Sep 8Portsmouth Great South Run 10 miles, Portsmouth
Semi
1:05:46-Apr 14Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid
Semi
1:06:08-Feb 24Ribarroja Half Marathon, Ribarroja
Marathon
2:19:35-Feb 3Beppu Oita Marathon, Beppu
Semi
1:03:29-Jan 13Seixal Half Marathon, Seixal

2001

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
5000m
14:06.51-Jul 21Lisbon Portuguese Championships, Lisboa
5000m
14:04.89-Jul 14Maia Mai Athletics, Maia
15Kilometr
44:19-Jun 17Porto 15 km, Porto
Marathon
2:10:28-May 21Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Marathon
2:10:28-May 20-
Semi
1:04:26-May 6Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal

2000

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:04-Oct 1The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:23:04-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:11:29-Apr 16Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:03:21-Mar 26Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:12-Nov 7Portuguese 15k Road Running Championships, Benavente
Marathon
2:14:27-Aug 28IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
Marathon
2:14:27-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m
14:16.38-Aug 7Lisbon Portuguese Championships, Lisboa
Semi
1:04:00-Mar 21Palma de Mallorca Half Marathon, Palma de Mallorca

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:32-Oct 11Reims Marathon, Reims
Semi
1:01:50-Sep 27Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:04:44-May 10Half Marathon, Setúbal
Marathon
2:18:03-Apr 5Paris Marathon, Paris

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:39.64-Aug 30Catania Universiade, Catania
10000m
28:42.90-Jun 28Maia

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:54-Nov 3Aveiro Half Marathon, Aveiro

Honours

7

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2004
4

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Luis Novo's Marathon personal best?

Luis Novo's Marathon personal best is 2:09:41, set on Sep 26, 2004 in Berlin (GER).

Which events does Luis Novo compete in?

Luis Novo competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Luis Novo perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 2:22:18, set on Apr 23, 2006.