Martha Portoblanco

Martha Portoblanco

NicaraguaNicaragua
Born
Jan 29, 1971 (55 years old)
Events
5000 m

Martha Portoblanco is a Nicaragua middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1971. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:56.22 in the 1500m, 10:48.08 in the 3000m and 16:42.78 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nicaragua.

Personal best · 5000 m16:42.78
1997 season best19:08.44Aug 7, 1997
Last competitionIAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, AthinaAug 7, 1997 · 19:08.44
IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 16:42.78, 1997 season best 19:08.44 (Aug 7, 1997) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 7, 1997, 19:08.44 · 55 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mStuttgart 1993Nicaragua 1500 m all-time list4:56.22796 pts–
3000mStuttgart 1993Nicaragua 3000 m all-time list10:48.08773 pts–
5000mGA 1996Nicaragua 5000 m all-time list16:42.78973 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19975000m 19:08.44–Aug 7, 1997IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
19965000m 16:42.78–Jul 26, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
19931500m 4:56.22–Aug 20, 1993IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
19933000m 10:48.08–Aug 14, 1993IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Martha Portoblanco's 5000 m personal best is 16:42.78, set on Jul 26, 1996 in Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA (USA).

Martha Portoblanco competes in the 5000 m.

1997 season best: 19:08.44, set on Aug 7, 1997. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 7, 1997, 19:08.44.