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Rúben Santos

Rúben Santos

PORPORMen
Birth dateJun 5, 2000
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Rúben Santos is a Portugal race walker, born on June 5, 2000. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 3000m-short-track and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:34:30 in the 20kmW, 13:17.46 in the 3000m-short-track, 45:48 in the 10Kilometr, 21:40.96 in the 5000m-short-track and 44:33.38 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts
10,000 Metres Short Track
44:33.38
5000 Metres Short Track
21:40.96
2025 season best
53:26
Apr 26, 2025 · Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR)
2025 season best
Last competition
Portuguese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
Mar 22, 2026 · DNF
Portuguese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10,000 Metres Short Track 44:33.38, 5000 Metres Short Track 21:40.96, 2025 season best 53:26 (Apr 26, 2025, Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR)) · Last competition: Portuguese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships, Mar 22, 2026, DNF · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:34:30
13:17.46
45:48
21:40.96
44:33.38
1:19:57

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
10Kilometr
53:26-Apr 26, 2025
↓
Portuguese 10km Race Walking Championships
2024
20kmW
23:37.84-Apr 27, 2024
↓
Torneio de Marcha em Pista
2024
5000m-short-track
23:37.84-Apr 27, 2024
↓
Torneio de Marcha em Pista
2024
10Kilometr
1:06:00-Jan 7, 2024
↓
Portuguese Race Walking Championships
2024
15Kilomete
1:19:57-Feb 4, 2024-Portuguese Race Walking Championships
2022
5000m-short-track
21:40.96-Feb 26, 2022
↓
Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i)
2022
20kmW
1:41:48-Feb 6, 2022
↓
Portuguese Race Walking Championships, Olhao
2021
5000m-short-track
21:57.51-Feb 27, 2021
↓
Expocentro, Pombal (POR) (i)
2021
10,000Metr
44:45.3h-Mar 2, 2021
↑
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria (POR)
2021
10Kilometr
48:53-Dec 11, 2021
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2021
20kmW
1:34:30-Jan 10, 2021
↓
Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR)
2020
3000m-short-track
13:17.46-Jul 25, 2020-Lisboa (POR)
2020
3Kilometre
13:25.72-Aug 8, 2020-Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
2020
5000m-short-track
22:29.36-Mar 7, 2020
↓
Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)
2020
10,000Metr
48:48.95-Dec 3, 2020
↑
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria (POR)
2020
20kmW
1:37:22-Jan 26, 2020
↓
Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR)
2019
20kmW
22:12.78-Feb 10, 2019
↓
Portuguese Indoor Championships
2019
5000m-short-track
22:12.78-Feb 9, 2019
↓
Portuguese Indoor Championships
2019
10,000Metr
44:43.62-Jul 21, 2019
↑
European U20 Championships
2019
10Kilometr
45:48-Apr 6, 2019
↓
Grande Prémio Internacional de Rio Maior em Marcha Atlética, Rio Maior
2018
5000m-short-track
22:02.53-Feb 10, 2018
↓
Portuguese Indoor Championships, Pombal (i)
2018
20kmW
22:02.53-Feb 11, 2018
↓
Portuguese Indoor Championships, Pombal (i)
2018
10,000Metr
44:33.38-Apr 28, 2018
↑
Vagos (POR)
2018
10Kilometr
46:07-Jan 7, 2018
↓
Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR)
2017
5000m-short-track
21:53.26-Jul 1, 2017
↓
Avila (ESP)
2017
10,000Metr
46:56.89-Jul 8, 2017
↑
Marinha Grande (POR)
2017
10Kilometr
47:47-Dec 17, 2017
↓
Leiria (POR)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HalfMarath
DNF-Mar 22Portuguese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
53:26-Apr 26Portuguese 10km Race Walking Championships
20kmW
DNF-Mar 8Portuguese 20km Race Walking Championships

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
23:37.84-Apr 27Torneio de Marcha em Pista
5000m-short-track
23:37.84-Apr 27Torneio de Marcha em Pista
15Kilomete
1:19:57-Feb 4Portuguese Race Walking Championships
10Kilometr
1:06:00-Jan 7Portuguese Race Walking Championships

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:40.96-Feb 26Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i)
5000m-short-track
22:46.10-Feb 19Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes, Expocentro, Pombal (i)
20kmW
1:41:48-Feb 6Portuguese Race Walking Championships, Olhao
5000m-short-track
22:57.37-Jan 22Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes, Altice Forum, Braga (i)

2021

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
48:53-Dec 11Al Grande Premio De Natal De Marcha Atlética, Lisboa
10,000Metr
45:47.94-Jun 12Portuguese U23 Championships, Coimbra
20kmW
DNF-Jun 5Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña - Trofeo Sergio Vázquez
20kmW
1:37:57-Apr 10Portuguese Race Walking Championships, Almeirim
10,000Metr
44:45.3HT-Mar 2Torneio de Preparação para Competições Internacionais, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria
5000m-short-track
21:57.51-Feb 27Campeonato Nacional de Esperanças, Expocentro, Pombal (i)
20kmW
22:00.16-Feb 13Portuguese Indoor Championships, Altice Forum, Braga (i)
5000m-short-track
22:00.16-Feb 13Portuguese Indoor Championships, Altice Forum, Braga (i)
20kmW
1:34:30-Jan 10Race Walking Meet, Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos

2020

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
48:48.95-Dec 36th Challenge de Leiria em Marcha Atlética, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria
3000m-short-track
13:25.72-Aug 8Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
3Kilometre
13:25.72-Aug 8Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
3000m-short-track
13:17.46-Jul 25Campeonato Nacional Clubes, Lisboa
3000m-short-track
13:31.58-Jul 18Campeonato Regional, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
5000m-short-track
22:29.36-Mar 7Portuguese U23 Indoor Championships, Altice Forum, Braga (i)
5000m-short-track
22:42.81-Feb 29Portuguese Indoor Championships
20kmW
1:37:22-Jan 26Marcha em Estrada, Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos
20kmW
1:38:34-Jan 55. Challenge de Leiria, Leiria

2019

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:43.62-Jul 21European U20 Championships
10Kilometr
44:43.62-Jul 19European U20 Championships
10,000Metr
45:48.33-Jul 6Portuguese U20 Championships, Vagos
10,000Metr
45:31.11-Jun 22Portuguese U23 Championships, Vagos
5000m-short-track
22:13.43-Jun 15Portuguese Club Championships, Torres Vedras
10Kilometr
47:45-May 19European Race Walking Cup
10,000Metr
45:00.29-Apr 25Taça de Portugal de Marcha Atlética, Quarteira - U20 Events
10Kilometr
45:48-Apr 6Grande Prémio Internacional de Rio Maior em Marcha Atlética, Rio Maior
10Kilometr
49:05-Mar 9Portuguese Race Walking Championships
5000m-short-track
22:20.99-Mar 2Portuguese U23 Indoor Championships, Pombal (i)
5000m-short-track
22:14.96-Feb 23Portuguese U20 Indoor Championships, Braga (i)
5000m-short-track
22:12.78-Feb 9Portuguese Indoor Championships
10Kilometr
46:52-Jan 13Portuguese 50km and 35km Race Walking Championships

2018

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
49:18.40-Jul 28Guimarães Portuguese U23 Championships, Guimarães
10,000Metr
49:06.62-Jul 15Maia
10Kilometr
46:18.7HT-Jul 8Portuguese Championships
10,000Metr
46:18.7HT-Jul 7Portuguese Championships
10,000Metr
48:24.27-Jun 30Vagos Portuguese U20 Championships, Vagos
10,000Metr
44:33.38-Apr 28Track Race Walking Meet, Vagos
10Kilometr
DNF-Apr 7Rio Maior Grande Prémio Internacional em Marcha Atlética
5000m-short-track
22:02.53-Feb 10Portuguese Indoor Championships, Pombal (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rúben Santos's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Rúben Santos's 10,000 Metres Short Track personal best is 44:33.38, set on Apr 28, 2018 in Vagos (POR).

Which events does Rúben Santos compete in?

Rúben Santos competes in the 10,000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Rúben Santos perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 53:26, set on Apr 26, 2025 in Circuito Urbano, Porto de Mos (POR). Last competition: Portuguese Half Marathon Race Walking Championships on Mar 22, 2026, DNF.