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Maria Magnolia Figueiredo

Maria Magnolia Figueiredo

BRABRAWomen
Birth dateNov 11, 1963
Height1.70 m
Weight-

Maria Magnólia de Souza Figueiredo (born 11 November 1963) is a retired Brazilian athlete who competed in the 400 and 800 metres.

She represented her country at the 1988 and 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as four World Championships.

She has personal bests of 22.99 in the 200 metres (1988) and 50.62 in the 400 metres (1990). The latter is the current national record. Her time of 53.05 set in 2004 at altitude is the current Women's Masters 400 metres world record over the age of 40.

Key facts
400 m
50.62
#236 all-time
800 m
1:59.51
#452 all-time
2005 season best
55.81
May 7, 2005 · Belém (BRA)
2005 season best
Record
National record · 400 m 50.62
National record
Age
62 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m 50.62 (#236 all-time), 800 m 1:59.51 (#452 all-time), 2005 season best 55.81 (May 7, 2005, Belém (BRA)) · National record (400 m) · 62 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
400m
55.81-May 7, 2005
↓
Belém (BRA)
2004
200m
24.94-0.8May 30, 2004
↓
Cochabamba (BOL)
2004
400m
53.05-Jul 10, 2004
↓
Bogotá (COL)
2004
800m
2:10.3h-Apr 30, 2004
↓
Natal (BRA)
2003
400m
53.82-May 18, 2003
↓
Tunja (COL)
2002
400m
53.52-Sep 27, 2002
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2001
400m
54.49-Apr 29, 2001
↓
Americana (BRA)
2001
4x400m
3:32.43-May 20, 2001
↓
Manaus South American Championships
1999
400m
54.25-Jun 4, 1999
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
1998
200m
23.62+0.0May 23, 1998
↓
Brazilian Championships
1998
400m
52.08-May 17, 1998
↓
Santiago de Chile (CHI)
1997
200m
23.16+0.0May 10, 1997
↓
Americana (BRA)
1997
400m
52.08-May 10, 1997
↓
Americana (BRA)
1996
200m
23.49+0.0May 1, 1996
↓
Americana (BRA)
1996
300m
36.90-Jul 21, 1996-Marietta, GA (USA)
1996
400m
51.08-Jun 22, 1996
↓
Sao José do Rio Preto (BRA)
1995
400m
53.70-May 14, 1995
↓
São Paulo (BRA)
1994
400m
53.14-May 21, 1994
↓
São Paulo (BRA)
1993
800m
1:59.51-Jun 19, 1993
↓
Lisboa (POR)
1991
800m
1:59.53-Jul 17, 1991
↓
Roma (ITA)
1990
200m
23.75-0.7Jul 12, 1990
↓
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990
400m
50.62-Aug 21, 1990
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
1989
200m
23.71-Mar 4, 1989
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1989
200m-short-track
23.71-Mar 4, 1989-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1989
400m
51.57-May 21, 1989
↓
São Paulo (BRA)
1988
200m
22.99-Sep 8, 1988
↓
Americana (BRA)
1988
400m
51.32-Sep 24, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988
4x400m
3:36.81-Sep 30, 1988
↓
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
400m
51.74-Jul 15, 1987
↓
Zagreb Universiade
1987
4x400m
3:30.91-Sep 5, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
55.81-May 7Belém Troféu Norte Nordeste, Belém

2004

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.05-Jul 10Bogotá South American GP, Bogotá
400m
53.14-Jun 19Caracas Memorial Brigido Iriarte, Caracas
400m
53.18-Jun 12Bogotá South American GP, Bogotá
400m
53.90-Jun 3Sâo Paulo Brazilian Championships
400m
54.02-Jun 3Sâo Paulo Brazilian Championships
200m
24.94-0.8May 30Cochabamba Torneo Julia Iriarte, Cochabamba
400m
53.73-May 30Cochabamba Torneo Julia Iriarte, Cochabamba
400m
54.3HT-May 1Natal Troféu Norte-Nordeste CAIXA de Atletismo, Natal
400m
56.8HT-May 1Natal Troféu Norte-Nordeste CAIXA de Atletismo, Natal
800m
2:10.3HT-Apr 30Natal Troféu Norte-Nordeste CAIXA de Atletismo, Natal

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
55.88-Jul 26Natal Troféu Norte-Nordese, Natal
400m
53.91-May 20Sâo Caetano do Sul
400m
53.82-May 18Tunja Grand Prix Colombiano Internacional de Atletismo, Tunja

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.52-Sep 27Brazilian Championships, Rio de Janeiro
400m
53.74-Sep 26Brazilian Championships, Rio de Janeiro
400m
55.09-Aug 24Belém
400m
53.74-Aug 24Belém

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:32.43-May 20Manaus South American Championships
400m
54.49-Apr 29Americana

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
54.25-Jun 4Brazilian Championships, Rio de Janeiro

1998

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.98-Jul 25Funchal Meeting Internacional de Madeira, Funchal
400m
52.62-Jul 17Lisboa Ibero-American Championships, Lisboa
400m
52.95-Jul 17Lisboa Ibero-American Championships, Lisboa
200m
23.62+0.0May 23Brazilian Championships
400m
52.08-May 17Santiago de Chile
400m
52.34-May 3Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
400m
52.65-Apr 26Sao Leopoldo Gaucho Meeting, Sao Leopoldo
400m
52.33-Apr 12Curitiba Brazilian Championships, Curitiba
400m
52.44-Apr 12Curitiba Brazilian Championships, Curitiba
400m
53.28-Mar 29Rio de Janeiro
400m
53.04-Mar 15Sao Caetano do Sul, Sâo Caetano do Sul
400m
53.20-Feb 28Americana

1997

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
53.95-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m
52.08-May 10Americana
200m
23.16+0.0May 10Americana
200m
23.90-1.0May 4Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
400m
52.58-Apr 12Sao Leopoldo
400m
53.49-Apr 4Mar del Plata South American Championships, Mar del Plata

1996

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
51.98-Jul 27The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
52.41-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
400m
51.98-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
300m
36.90-Jul 21Marietta, GA
400m
52.13-Jul 13Durham, NC
200m
23.52+1.4Jun 30Manaus
400m
51.08-Jun 22Sao José do Rio Preto
200m
24.04+0.9Jun 2Bugeat
400m
52.57-May 31Golden Spike Vitkovice, Ostrava
400m
52.53-May 29Bratislava Slovnaft '96, Bratislava
400m
52.70-May 26Dijon Meeting d'Athletisme Vittel, Dijon
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Honours

🥇

Manaus South American Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2001
🥈

Mar del Plata South American Championships

400 Metres

1997
🥉

Medellín Ibero-American Championships

400 Metres

1996
🥇

Manaus Ibero-American Championships

400 Metres

1990
5

IAAF World Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1989
5

Indianapolis Pan American Games

400 Metres

1987
5

Indianapolis Pan American Games

400 Metres

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Maria Magnolia Figueiredo's 400 m personal best?

Maria Magnolia Figueiredo's 400 m personal best is 50.62, set on Aug 21, 1990 in Rovereto (ITA), #236 on the all-time list.

Which events does Maria Magnolia Figueiredo compete in?

Maria Magnolia Figueiredo competes in the 400 m and 800 m.

How did Maria Magnolia Figueiredo perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 55.81, set on May 7, 2005 in Belém (BRA).