Maria Albertina Dias
- Born
- Apr 26, 1965 (61 years old)
- Birthplace
- Porto, Portugal
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 m
Maria Albertina da Costa Dias Pereira (born 26 April 1965 in Miragaia) is a former Portuguese long-distance runner.
She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988.
She was the first female Portuguese world champion in cross country running, having won the long race at the 1993 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:33.03
2010 season best1:11:57Oct 5, 2010 · Ovar
Personal best · 3000 m8:43.08
As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 31:33.03 (#384 all-time), 3000 m 8:43.08 (#335 all-time), 2010 season best 1:11:57 (Oct 5, 2010, Ovar (POR)) · 61 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Semi | 1:11:57 | – | Oct 5, 2010 | Ovar (POR) |
| 1998 | 1500m | 4:16.00 | – | Jul 4, 1998 | Maia (POR) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 16:15.20 | – | Jul 17, 1998 | Lisboa (POR) |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 18:46 | – | Dec 13, 1998 | 5th European Cross Country Championships, Ferrara |
| 1998 | Semi | 1:11:08 | – | Sep 27, 1998 | Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 17:29 | – | Dec 15, 1996 | 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi |
| 1996 | 10000m | 31:56.30 | – | Apr 7, 1996 | Leiria (POR) |
| 1996 | 15Kilometr | 50:20 | – | Apr 28, 1996 | La Courneuve (FRA) |