Ruben Sança

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Ruben Sança

Cape VerdeCape VerdeActive
Born
Dec 13, 1986 (39 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

Ruben Sança is a Cape Verde middle-distance runner, born on December 13, 1986. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.17 in the 1500m, 4:07.37 in the Mile, 8:07.50 in the 3000m, 14:05.39 in the 5000m and 13:56.46 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Cape Verde.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:56.46
2026 season best46:51Mar 7, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL
2026 season best
National record8:07.503000 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:07.37

As of Nov 7, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:56.46, Mile Short Track 4:07.37, 2026 season best 46:51 (Mar 7, 2026, Jacksonville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Gate River Run 15K, Mar 7, 2026, 46:51 · National record (3000 Metres Short Track) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mMA 2012Cape Verde 1500 m all-time list3:49.17987 pts––
MileIndoorMA 20094:07.371,037 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20118:07.501,034 pts––
5000m2010Cape Verde 5000 m all-time list14:05.39982 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 201013:56.461,056 pts––
10000mFL 2010Cape Verde 10 000 m all-time list29:49.48970 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202615Kilometr 46:51–Mar 7, 2026Gate River Run 15K
202415Kilometr 47:34–Mar 2, 2024Gate River Run
2024Marathon 2:21:43–Apr 15, 2024Boston Marathon
2023Semi 1:09:19–Jun 17, 2023Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN
2022MileRoad 4:33.00–Aug 7, 2022–
202210Kilometr 30:24–Sep 25, 2022–
202210MilesRoa 51:02–Aug 2, 2022Newburyport, MA (USA)
2022Marathon 2:25:14–Oct 8, 2022–
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Ruben Sança
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruben Sança's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:56.46, set on Jan 30, 2010.

Ruben Sança competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 46:51, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL (USA). Last competition: Gate River Run 15K on Mar 7, 2026, 46:51.