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Paulo Roberto Paula
- Born
- Jul 8, 1979 (47 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Paulo Roberto Paula is a Brazil long-distance runner, born on July 8, 1979. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:22.45 in the 3000m, 14:00.81 in the 5000m, 28:58.03 in the 10000m, 1:02:30 in the Semi and 2:09:51 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Brazil.
Personal best · Marathon2:09:51
2026 season best2:12:07Sep 27, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:30
Last competitionBMW Berlin MarathonSep 27, 2026 · 2:12:07
As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:09:51, Half Marathon 1:02:30, 2026 season best 2:12:07 (Sep 27, 2026) · Last competition: BMW Berlin Marathon, Sep 27, 2026, 2:12:07 · 47 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:12:07 | – | Sep 27, 2026 | BMW Berlin Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:13:07 | – | Feb 23, 2025 | Zurich Maratón Sevilla |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:13:11 | – | Apr 28, 2024 | New Balance 42k Porto Alegre |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:10:28 | – | Feb 19, 2023 | Zurich Maraton de Sevilla, Sevilla |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:28 | – | Aug 21, 2022 | Buenos Aires Half Marathon - South American Half Marathon Championships |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:09:51 | – | Feb 20, 2022 | Zurich Maraton de Sevilla |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:26:08 | – | Aug 8, 2021 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:04:56 | – | Jan 19, 2020 | – |