Rui Borges

PortugalPortugalActive
Born
Jul 4, 1996 (30 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Rui Borges is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on July 4, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:57.08 in the 1500m, 8:41.27 in the 3000m, 8:43.27 in the 3000m, 15:23 in the 5Kilometre and 4:00.70 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 1500 m3:57.08
2026 season best15:17Mar 15, 2026 · Vila Verde
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:41.65
Last competitionPortuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo AntónioMar 15, 2026 · 15:17
Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:57.08, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:41.65, 2026 season best 15:17 (Mar 15, 2026, Vila Verde (POR)) · Last competition: Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António, Mar 15, 2026, 15:17 · 30 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMaia 2019Portugal 1500 m all-time list3:57.08890 pts–
3000mIndoorBraga 20258:41.27845 pts–
3000mBraga 2024Portugal 3000 m all-time list8:43.27818 pts–
5KilometreVila Verde 202615:23–
1500m-short-trackIndoorPombal 20204:00.70887 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorBraga 20258:41.27845 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 15:17–Mar 15, 2026Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António
20251500m 3:59.65–Jul 19, 2025Meeting Maia Cidade do Desporto, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
20253000m Indoor8:41.27–Feb 19, 2025III Noite Atlética em Pista Curta, Altice Forum, Braga (i)
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:41.27–Feb 19, 2025III Noite Atlética em Pista Curta, Altice Forum, Braga (i)
2025CrossCount 12:42–Mar 15, 2025Portuguese Cross Country Championship, Marvão - XC 4.0km
202510Kilometr 31:59–Oct 5, 202535º Meia Maratona Cidade de Ovar, Ovar
20241500m 4:06.34–Jul 3, 2024II Noite Atlética
20243000m 8:43.27–Jul 17, 2024III Noite Atlética
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rui Borges's 1500 m personal best is 3:57.08, set on Jun 1, 2019 in Maia (POR).

Rui Borges competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 15:17, set on Mar 15, 2026 in Vila Verde (POR). Last competition: Portuguese 5 km Road Running Championships, Vila Real de Santo António on Mar 15, 2026, 15:17.