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Manuel Damiao
PORMenBirth dateJul 19, 1978
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Manuel Damiao is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on July 19, 1978. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:47.64 in the 800m, 3:34.37 in the 1500m, 4:01.58 in the Mile, 7:55.93 in the 3000m and 13:35.90 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.
Key facts
800 m
1:47.64
Age
48 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 m 3:34.37 (#426 all-time), 800 m 1:47.64, 2015 season best 8:09.90 (May 30, 2015, Pezenas (FRA)) · 48 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:47.64
4:01.58
7:55.93
13:35.90
28:50.70
1:03:07
3:56.20
8:10.38
43:40
28:53
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:09.90 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↑ | Pezenas (FRA) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 13:49.66 | - | Jun 10, 2015 | ↓ | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 28:50.70 | - | Mar 29, 2014 | - | Trofeo Iberico 10,000m |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 29:32 | - | Dec 31, 2013 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2013 | CrossCount | 34:43 | - | Mar 24, 2013 | ↓ | 40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 45:19 | - | Jan 13, 2013 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 29:29 | - | Dec 31, 2012 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2012 | 15Kilometr | 44:09 | - | Jan 15, 2012 | ↑ | Benavente (POR) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:03:56 | - | Mar 25, 2012 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:00 | - | Dec 31, 2011 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2011 | CrossCount | 36:17 | - | Mar 20, 2011 | ↓ | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
| 2011 | 15Kilometr | 45:14 | - | Jan 16, 2011 | ↑ | Cesar (POR) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:04:23 | - | Oct 30, 2011 | ↑ | Almeirim (POR) |
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 29:10 | - | Dec 31, 2010 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2010 | CrossCount | 35:39 | - | Mar 28, 2010 | ↓ | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:42.58 | - | Jun 27, 2009 | ↑ | Málaga (ESP) |
| 2009 | 3000m | 8:12.30 | - | Jun 21, 2009 | ↑ | SPAR European Team Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:35.90 | - | Jun 10, 2009 | ↓ | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2009 | 10Kilometr | 29:02 | - | Dec 31, 2009 | ↑ | Amadora (POR) |
| 2009 | CrossCount | 38:11 | - | Mar 28, 2009 | ↓ | 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman |
| 2009 | 15Kilometr | 45:10 | - | Jan 18, 2009 | ↑ | Mirandela (POR) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:04:18 | - | Oct 4, 2009 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 3:39.58 | - | Jul 20, 2008 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 28:53 | - | Dec 20, 2008 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2008 | CrossCount | 37:55 | - | Mar 30, 2008 | ↓ | 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh |
| 2008 | 15Kilometr | 43:40 | - | Jan 20, 2008 | ↑ | Viana do Castelo (POR) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:03:07 | - | Mar 16, 2008 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:51.47 | - | Jul 29, 2007 | ↑ | Lisbon Portuguese Championships |
| 2007 | 1500m | 3:38.49 | - | Jul 7, 2007 | ↑ | Alcalá de Henáres (ESP) |
| 2007 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Dec 31, 2007 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2007 | CrossCount | 40:12 | - | Mar 24, 2007 | ↓ | 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa |
| 2006 | 800m | 1:49.79 | - | Jul 23, 2006 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:36.10 | - | Jul 22, 2006 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2006 | CrossCount | 11:31 | - | Apr 1, 2006 | ↓ | 34th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Fukuoka |
| 2006 | 10Kilometr | 29:35 | - | Dec 31, 2006 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:08:52 | - | Sep 24, 2006 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2005 | 800m | 1:48.73 | - | Jun 10, 2005 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 3:36.60 | - | Jun 4, 2005 | ↑ | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 2005 | CrossCount | 12:33 | - | Mar 19, 2005 | ↓ | 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 30:08 | - | Dec 31, 2005 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2005 | 15Kilometr | 46:57 | - | Sep 18, 2005 | ↑ | Benavente (POR) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:06:12 | - | Oct 15, 2005 | ↑ | Matosinhos (POR) |
| 2004 | 800m | 1:47.64 | - | Jun 13, 2004 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 3:34.37 | - | Jul 31, 2004 | ↑ | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:18.21 | - | May 8, 2004 | ↑ | Elvas (POR) |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 12:23 | - | Mar 20, 2004 | ↓ | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2004 | 10Kilometr | 29:45 | - | Dec 31, 2004 | ↑ | Amadora (POR) |
| 2003 | 800m | 1:50.96 | - | Aug 3, 2003 | ↑ | Seia (POR) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:35.84 | - | Jun 3, 2003 | ↑ | AC Gianni Brera, Milano (ITA) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 7:55.93 | - | Jun 6, 2003 | ↑ | Torino (ITA) |
| 2003 | 10Kilometr | 30:13 | - | Dec 31, 2003 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 32:47 | - | Dec 14, 2003 | ↓ | 10th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Edinburgh |
| 2003 | 15Kilometr | 47:34 | - | Sep 21, 2003 | ↑ | Benavente (POR) |
| 2003 | Semi | 1:08:48 | - | Sep 28, 2003 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:39.24 | - | Jul 3, 2002 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 7:56.42 | - | May 18, 2002 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 3:40.37 | - | Jul 21, 2001 | ↑ | Lisbon Portuguese Championships |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 30:31 | - | Nov 11, 2001 | ↑ | Amora (POR) |
| 2000 | 800m | 1:51.80 | - | Aug 13, 2000 | ↑ | Coimbra (POR) |
| 2000 | 1500m | 3:37.25 | - | Aug 5, 2000 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 11:55 | - | Mar 18, 2000 | ↓ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 1999 | 1500m | 3:42.36 | - | Jun 19, 1999 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1999 | 1500m-short-track | 3:56.20 | - | Feb 20, 1999 | - | Portuguese Indoor Combined Events Championships |
| 1999 | Mile | 4:01.58 | - | Apr 27, 1999 | - | Leiria (POR) |
| 1999 | 3000m-short-track | 8:10.38 | - | Feb 21, 1999 | - | Portuguese Indoor Championships |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:10.38 | - | Feb 21, 1999 | ↑ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:42.09 | - | Jul 4, 1998 | ↑ | Maia (POR) |
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:50.28 | - | Jul 26, 1997 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 16:48 | - | Dec 14, 1997 | ↓ | 4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras |
2015
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:47.79 | - | Jun 13 | Vagos Portuguese Club Championships, Vagos |
5000m | 13:49.66 | - | Jun 10 | Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva |
3000m | 8:09.90 | - | May 30 | Pézenas Meeting National, Pezenas |
2014
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:50.70 | - | Mar 29 | Trofeo Iberico 10,000m |
2013
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:32 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
CrossCount | 34:43 | - | Mar 24 | 40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
15Kilometr | 45:19 | - | Jan 13 | Lisboa Portuguesa 15 km Road Running Championships, Lisboa |
2012
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:29 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
Semi | 1:05:40 | - | Oct 7 | Ovar Half Marathon, Ovar |
Semi | 1:05:38 | - | Sep 16 | Porto Meia Maratona, Porto |
Semi | 1:03:56 | - | Mar 25 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa |
15Kilometr | 44:09 | - | Jan 15 | Benavente Portuguese 15k Road Running Championships, Benavente |
2011
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:00 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
Semi | 1:04:23 | - | Oct 30 | Almeirim ECCC Half Marathon, Almeirim |
Semi | 1:05:25 | - | Sep 25 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa |
Semi | 1:06:59 | - | May 8 | Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal |
CrossCount | 36:17 | - | Mar 20 | 39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria |
15Kilometr | 45:14 | - | Jan 16 | Cesar Portuguese 15 km Championships, Cesar |
2010
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:10 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
CrossCount | 35:39 | - | Mar 28 | 38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz |
2009
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:02 | - | Dec 31 | Amadora Sao Silvestre, Amadora |
Semi | 1:04:54 | - | Oct 18 | St-Denis Half Marathon, St-Denis |
Semi | 1:04:18 | - | Oct 4 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa |
5000m | 13:36.66 | - | Jul 18 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
5000m | 14:34.69 | - | Jul 12 | Lisboa Lusofonia Games, Lisboa |
1500m | 3:42.58 | - | Jun 27 | Málaga Meeting de Atletismo, Málaga |
3000m | 8:12.30 | - | Jun 21 | SPAR European Team Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
3000m | 8:12.30 | - | Jun 20 | SPAR European Team Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
5000m | 13:35.90 | - | Jun 10 | Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva |
CrossCount | 38:11 | - | Mar 28 | 37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman |
15Kilometr | 45:10 | - | Jan 18 | Mirandela Portuguese 15 km Road Running Championships, Mirandela |
2008
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:44 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
10Kilometr | 28:53 | - | Dec 20 | Corrida dos 60 Anos Do Metro de Lisboa, Lisboa |
1500m | 3:39.58 | - | Jul 20 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
1500m | 3:40.63 | - | Jul 14 | Rethymno Vardinoyiannia, Rethymno |
1500m | 3:41.56 | - | Jul 8 | Reims Meeting Lagardére Athlé Tour, Reims |
1500m | 3:44.04 | - | Jun 21 | European Cup 1st League Group A, Leiria |
1500m | 3:39.75 | - | Jun 1 | Barcelona Open Catalunya, Barcelona |
10000m | DNF | - | Apr 12 | Istanbul European 10,000m Cup, Istanbul |
CrossCount | 37:55 | - | Mar 30 | 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh |
Semi | 1:03:07 | - | Mar 16 | Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa |
15Kilometr | 43:40 | - | Jan 20 | Viana do Castelo Manuela Machado, Viana do Castelo |
2007
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Dec 31 | Lisboa Sao Silvestre da Amadora, Lisboa |
1500m | 3:42.51 | - | Aug 11 | Ninove Memorial Gert Rasschaert, Ninove |
800m | 1:51.47 | - | Jul 29 | Lisbon Portuguese Championships |
1500m | 3:38.67 | - | Jul 28 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
1500m | 3:39.32 | - | Jul 14 | Barakaldo Trofeo Internacional Atletismo, Barakaldo |
1500m | 3:38.49 | - | Jul 7 | Alcalá de Henares Internacional Meeting, Alcalá de Henáres |
1500m | 3:44.71 | - | Jun 23 | European Cup First League Gr. B, Milano |
1500m | 3:42.39 | - | Jun 13 | Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
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Honours
🥇
2014Trofeo Iberico 10,000m
10,000 Metres
🥈
2002Guatemala City Iberoamerican Championships
1500 Metres
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2000Rio de Janeiro Ibero-American Championships
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Manuel Damiao's 1500 m personal best?
Manuel Damiao's 1500 m personal best is 3:34.37, set on Jul 31, 2004 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #426 on the all-time list.
Which events does Manuel Damiao compete in?
Manuel Damiao competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.
How did Manuel Damiao perform in 2015?
2015 season best: 8:09.90, set on May 30, 2015 in Pezenas (FRA).