Nelson Cruz

Nelson Cruz

Born
Dec 31, 1977 (48 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

Nelson Cruz is a Cape Verde long-distance runner, born on December 31, 1977. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:36.72 in the 3000m, 14:16.01 in the 5000m, 29:09.51 in the 10000m, 1:04:16 in the Semi and 2:17:39 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Cape Verde.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:09.51
2025 season best32:26Jan 4, 2025 · Figueira da Foz
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:16
Last competitionCorrida dos Reis Figueira da FozJan 4, 2025 · 32:26

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 29:09.51, Half Marathon 1:04:16, 2025 season best 32:26 (Jan 4, 2025, Figueira da Foz (POR)) · Last competition: Corrida dos Reis Figueira da Foz, Jan 4, 2025, 32:26 · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mLisboa 2015Cape Verde 3000 m all-time list8:36.72852 pts–
5000mLisboa 2004Cape Verde 5000 m all-time list14:16.01947 pts–
10000mLisboa 2008Cape Verde 10 000 m all-time list29:09.511,028 pts–
SemiPombal 2008Cape Verde Half Marathon all-time list1:04:161,021 pts–
MarathonLisboa 2006Cape Verde Marathon all-time list2:17:39996 pts–
15KilometrBenavente 201245:33–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202510Kilometr 32:26–Jan 4, 2025Corrida dos Reis Figueira da Foz
20203000m 8:56.45–Dec 20, 2020Pista Municipal de Atletismo da Sobreda, Setúbal (POR)
202010Kilometr 30:57–Jan 11, 2020Portuguese 10 km Road Running Championships
20193000m 8:44.87–Jun 16, 2019Torres Vedras (POR)
201910Kilometr 31:43–Dec 31, 2019Lisboa (POR)
2017Semi 1:07:30–Mar 19, 2017Lisboa (POR)
2017Marathon 2:30:29–Oct 15, 2017Lisboa (POR)
20165000m 14:28.76–Jun 19, 2016Lisboa (POR)
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FAQ

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Nelson Cruz's 10 000 m personal best is 29:09.51, set on Jun 28, 2008 in Lisboa (POR).

Nelson Cruz competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 32:26, set on Jan 4, 2025 in Figueira da Foz (POR). Last competition: Corrida dos Reis Figueira da Foz on Jan 4, 2025, 32:26.