Manuel Silva

Manuel Silva

PortugalPortugal
Born
Oct 8, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Manuel Silva is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on October 8, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.45 in the 1500m, 8:06.76 in the 3000m, 8:06.70 in the 3000m, 14:23.47 in the 5000m and 1:07:17 in the Semi. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.82
#360 all-time
2009 season best8:57.22Jun 13, 2009 · Leiria
2009 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:25.16

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.82 (#360 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:25.16, 2009 season best 8:57.22 (Jun 13, 2009, Leiria (POR)) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLisboa 2004Portugal 1500 m all-time list3:48.45996 pts–
3000m2001Portugal 3000 m all-time list8:06.761,017 pts–
3000mIndoorEspinho 20038:06.701,039 pts–
5000mLisboa 2004Portugal 5000 m all-time list14:23.47923 pts–
SemiLisboa 2008Portugal Half Marathon all-time list1:07:17912 pts–
3000mStStockholm 2004Portugal 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:19.821,168 pts#360

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20093000m 8:36.46–May 9, 2009Lisboa (POR)
20093000mSt 8:57.22–Jun 13, 2009Leiria (POR)
20083000m-short-track Indoor8:30.84–Jan 26, 2008Espinho (POR) (i)
20083000m-short-track 8:30.84–Jan 26, 2008–
20083000m Indoor8:30.84–Jan 26, 2008Espinho (POR) (i)
20083000mSt 8:45.26–Jul 11, 2008Barakaldo (ESP)
200810Kilometr 30:05–Dec 20, 2008Lisboa (POR)
2008Semi 1:07:17–Mar 16, 2008Lisboa (POR)
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Manuel Silva's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:19.82, set on Jul 27, 2004 in Stockholm (SWE), #360 on the all-time list.

Manuel Silva competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2009 season best: 8:57.22, set on Jun 13, 2009 in Leiria (POR).