Nélson Ferreira

Nélson Ferreira

BrazilBrazil
Birthplace
Barbosa Ferraz, Brazil
Events
Long Jump
Height
1.88 m

Nélson Carlos Ferreira Júnior (born 1 January 1973) is a retired Brazilian athlete who specialised in the long jump. He represented his country at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. In addition, he competed in three consecutive World Championships starting in 1993, his best result being the fifth place at the 1997 edition.

Personal best · Long Jump8.36
#91 all-time
2007 season best7.50Jun 1, 2007 · La Paz
2007 season best

As of Oct 28, 2026: Long Jump 8.36 (#91 all-time), 2007 season best 7.50 (Jun 1, 2007, La Paz (BOL))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mAmericana 200010.491,043 pts–
200mSâo Caetano do Sul 200121.331,019 pts–
LJMedellín 19968.361,216 pts#91
TJMaringa 200214.69921 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007LJ 7.50+1.2Jun 1, 2007La Paz (BOL)
2006LJ 7.64+0.7Feb 18, 2006São Paulo (BRA)
2005LJ 8.04+0.0Feb 19, 2005Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2004LJ 7.99+0.9Apr 3, 2004Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2003LJ 7.99+4.2Mar 29, 2003São Paulo (BRA)
2003100m 10.73+1.7Mar 29, 2003Sâo Caetano do Sul (BRA)
2002LJ 7.74-0.2Mar 9, 2002Sâo Caetano do Sul (BRA)
2002100m 10.70+2.0Mar 16, 2002Sao José do Rio Preto (BRA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nélson Ferreira's Long Jump personal best is 8.36, set on May 10, 1996 in Medellín (COL), #91 on the all-time list.

Nélson Ferreira competes in the Long Jump.

2007 season best: 7.50, set on Jun 1, 2007 in La Paz (BOL).