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Manuel Matias

Manuel Matias

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Birth dateMar 30, 1962
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Manuel Matias is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on March 30, 1962. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:59.26 in the 3000m, 28:21.67 in the 10000m, 1:01:22 in the Semi, 2:08:33 in the Marathon and 8:37.5h in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:33
#941 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:22
1999 season best
2:18:19
Feb 14, 1999 · Tokyo (JPN)
1999 season best
Last competition
Tokyo Marathon
Feb 14, 1999 · 2:18:19
Tokyo Marathon
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:33 (#941 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:22, 1999 season best 2:18:19 (Feb 14, 1999, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Feb 14, 1999, 2:18:19 · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:59.26
28:21.67
1:01:22
2:08:33
#941 all-time
8:37.5HT
44:26
48:00

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
15Kilometr
45:35-Jan 31, 1999
↓
Mafra (POR)
1999
Marathon
2:18:19-Feb 14, 1999
↓
Tokyo Marathon
1998
Semi
1:07:14-Sep 27, 1998
↓
Remich (LUX)
1997
Semi
1:03:47-Sep 28, 1997
↓
Remich (LUX)
1997
Marathon
2:12:43-Oct 26, 1997
↓
Chuncheon (KOR)
1996
Semi
1:02:38-Mar 10, 1996
↓
Lisboa (POR)
1996
Marathon
2:09:08-Mar 24, 1996
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1995
Semi
1:01:22-Apr 23, 1995
↓
Setúbal (POR)
1995
Marathon
2:11:52-Mar 19, 1995
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1994
10000m
28:21.67-Apr 9, 1994
↑
Braga (POR)
1994
Marathon
2:08:33-Mar 20, 1994
↓
Kyongju (KOR)
1992
CrossCount
39:20-Mar 21, 1992
↓
20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1992
15Kilometr
44:26-May 31, 1992
↓
La Courneuve (FRA)
1992
Semi
1:02:04-Mar 28, 1992
↓
The Hague (NED)
1992
Marathon
2:08:38-Sep 27, 1992
↓
Berlin (GER)
1991
CrossCount
35:27-Mar 24, 1991
↓
19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1991
Marathon
2:10:21-Apr 21, 1991
↓
London Marathon
1990
CrossCount
35:48-Mar 25, 1990
↓
18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
Marathon
2:14:27-May 6, 1990
↓
Paris (FRA)
1989
3000m
7:59.26-Jun 13, 1989-Lisboa (POR)
1989
CrossCount
42:00-Mar 19, 1989
↓
17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
10MilesRoa
48:25-May 21, 1989
↓
Verona (ITA)
1989
Marathon
2:09:43-Apr 23, 1989
↓
London Marathon
1988
10000m
28:31.9h-Apr 23, 1988
↑
Lisboa (POR)
1988
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 28, 1988
↓
Verona (ITA)
1988
Marathon
2:10:19-Oct 30, 1988
↓
Chicago Marathon
1986
3000mSt
8:37.5h-Jul 30, 1986-Lisboa (POR)
1986
10000m
28:52.52-Apr 26, 1986
↑
Lisboa (POR)
1981
CrossCount
24:27-Mar 28, 1981
↓
9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:19-Feb 14Tokyo Marathon
15Kilometr
45:35-Jan 31Corrida dos Sinos, Mafra

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:14-Sep 27Route de Vin Half Marathon, Remich

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:43-Oct 26Chuncheon Marathon, Chuncheon
Semi
1:03:47-Sep 28Route de Vin Half Marathon, Remich
Marathon
2:12:51-Mar 16Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:19-Dec 1Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:20:58-Aug 4The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:20:58-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:09:08-Mar 24Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju
Semi
1:02:38-Mar 10Lisboa Half Marathon, Lisboa

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:49-Nov 12New York Marathon
Semi
1:04:12-Oct 15Half Marathon, Aveiro
Semi
1:05:23-Oct 1Belfort IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:01:22-Apr 23Half Marathon, Setúbal
Marathon
2:11:52-Mar 19Kyongju Marathon, Kyongju

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:50-Dec 4Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:12:48-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:12:48-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
28:21.67-Apr 9Braga
Marathon
2:08:33-Mar 20Kyongju

1992

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:38-Sep 27Berlin Marathon, Berlin
15Kilometr
44:26-May 31La Courneuve
Semi
1:02:04-Mar 28City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague
CrossCount
39:20-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:17-Dec 1Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
DNF-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
Marathon
2:10:21-Apr 21London Marathon
CrossCount
35:27-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:52-Sep 1Split European Championships
Marathon
2:18:52-Aug 27Split European Championships
Marathon
2:14:27-May 6Paris Marathon, Paris
CrossCount
35:48-Mar 2518th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1989

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:54-Dec 3Fukuoka Marathon, Fukuoka
3000m
7:59.26-Jun 13Lisboa
10MilesRoa
48:25-May 21European Clubs Cup, Verona
Marathon
2:09:43-Apr 23London Marathon
CrossCount
42:00-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:19-Oct 30Chicago Marathon
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 28European Clubs Cup, Verona
Marathon
2:13:53-May 15Paris Marathon, Paris
10000m
28:31.9HT-Apr 23Lisboa

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.5HT-Jul 30Lisboa
10000m
28:52.52-Apr 26Lisboa

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:27-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

7

Helsinki European Championships

Marathon

1994
7

Helsinki European Championships

Marathon

1994
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London Marathon

Marathon

1991
8

Split European Championships

Marathon

1990
8

Split European Championships

Marathon

1990
4

London Marathon

Marathon

1989
4

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Manuel Matias's Marathon personal best?

Manuel Matias's Marathon personal best is 2:08:33, set on Mar 20, 1994 in Kyongju (KOR), #941 on the all-time list.

Which events does Manuel Matias compete in?

Manuel Matias competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Manuel Matias perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 2:18:19, set on Feb 14, 1999 in Tokyo (JPN). Last competition: Tokyo Marathon on Feb 14, 1999, 2:18:19.