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Rui Coelho
PORMenBirth dateSep 26, 1994
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Rui Coelho is a Portugal race walker, born on September 26, 1994. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.
His personal bests include 1:25:20 in the 20kmW, 2:36:00 in the 35kmW, 4:07:29 in the 50kmW, 12:28.81 in the 3000m-short-track and 41:23 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.
Key facts
35 km race walk
2:36:00
20 km race walk
1:25:20
Last competition
Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
Feb 14, 2026 · 22:24.82
Age
31 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 35 km race walk 2:36:00, 20 km race walk 1:25:20, 2026 season best 22:24.82 (Feb 14, 2026) · Last competition: Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final, Feb 14, 2026, 22:24.82 · 31 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:25:20
2:36:00
4:07:29
12:28.81
41:23
20:16.44
1:30:53.8HT
42:16.92
1:03:06
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20kmW | 22:24.82 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↑ | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final |
| 2026 | 5000m-short-track | 22:24.82 | - | Feb 14, 2026 | ↓ | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final |
| 2024 | 5000m-short-track | 20:16.44 | - | Feb 17, 2024 | ↓ | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 41:23 | - | Jan 7, 2024 | ↑ | Portuguese Race Walking Championships |
| 2024 | 15Kilomete | 1:03:06 | - | Feb 4, 2024 | - | Portuguese Race Walking Championships |
| 2024 | 20kmW | 1:25:52 | - | Apr 6, 2024 | ↑ | 92nd Poděbrady Walking |
| 2024 | MarathonRa | 3:16:52 | - | Mar 10, 2024 | - | International Race Walking Mixed Relay, Valencia |
| 2023 | 5000m-short-track | 20:35.19 | - | Jul 22, 2023 | ↓ | Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 1ª divisão |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 42:16.92 | - | Jul 30, 2023 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships, Estádio 1o de Maio, Braga |
| 2023 | 10,000Metr | 42:16.92 | - | Jul 29, 2023 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships, Estádio 1o de Maio, Braga |
| 2023 | 20kmW | 1:25:20 | - | Dec 17, 2023 | ↑ | World Race Walking Tour, Dublin |
| 2022 | 5000m-short-track | 20:28.90 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↓ | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
| 2022 | 10,000Metr | 42:58.48 | - | Jun 25, 2022 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 44:00 | - | Dec 3, 2022 | ↑ | 22. G.P. Marcha Atlética Celorico da Beira Memorial Carlos Amaral, Celorico da Beira - Senior Events |
| 2022 | 20kmW | 1:27:47 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↑ | Portuguese Race Walking Championships, Olhao |
| 2022 | 35kmW | 2:44:55 | - | Jul 24, 2022 | ↑ | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | 5000m-short-track | 20:38.81 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↓ | Expocentro, Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2021 | 20kmW | 21:19.52 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Altice Forum, Braga (i) |
| 2021 | 10,000Metr | 42:24.28 | - | Jun 26, 2021 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 46:51 | - | Dec 4, 2021 | ↑ | Celorico da Beira (POR) |
| 2021 | 35kmW | 2:36:00 | - | Nov 7, 2021 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2021 | 50kmW | 4:07:29 | - | May 16, 2021 | - | European Race Walking Team Championships |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 12:28.81 | - | Aug 8, 2020 | - | Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa |
| 2020 | 3Kilometre | 12:28.81 | - | Aug 8, 2020 | - | Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 20:54.00 | - | Feb 2, 2020 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2020 | 20kmW | 20:55.10 | - | Mar 1, 2020 | ↑ | Portuguese Indoor Championships |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 44:34 | - | Jan 5, 2020 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2020 | 35kmW | 2:47:10 | - | Jan 26, 2020 | ↑ | Portuguese 50km & 35km Race walking Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 20:28.39 | - | Jul 27, 2019 | ↓ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2019 | 10,000Metr | 42:21.90 | - | Jul 20, 2019 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 46:51 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Celorico da Beira (POR) |
| 2019 | 20kmW | 1:26:00 | - | Jun 8, 2019 | ↑ | Gran Premio Cantones de La Coruña |
| 2019 | 35kmW | 2:52:38 | - | Jan 13, 2019 | ↑ | Portuguese 50km and 35km Race Walking Championships |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-track | 20:57.43 | - | Jul 21, 2018 | ↓ | Braga (POR) |
| 2018 | 10,000Metr | 42:54.9h | - | Jul 7, 2018 | ↑ | Portuguese Championships |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 45:11 | - | Dec 1, 2018 | ↑ | Celorico da Beira (POR) |
| 2018 | 20kmW | 1:26:31 | - | Jun 2, 2018 | ↑ | La Coruña Gran Premio Cantones |
| 2018 | 35kmW | 2:57:15 | - | Jan 7, 2018 | ↑ | Porto de Mos Portuguese 35k Race Walking Championships |
| 2017 | 5000m-short-track | 20:43.12 | - | May 27, 2017 | ↓ | Fátima (POR) |
| 2017 | 10,000Metr | 42:36.95 | - | Jun 10, 2017 | ↑ | Vagos (POR) |
| 2017 | 20kmW | 1:27:48 | - | Jun 3, 2017 | ↑ | La Coruña (ESP) |
| 2016 | 5000m-short-track | 21:17.85 | - | Feb 20, 2016 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2016 | 10,000Metr | 44:48.35 | - | Mar 15, 2016 | ↑ | Vagos (POR) |
| 2016 | 20kmW | 1:29:23 | - | Apr 9, 2016 | ↑ | Rio Maior (POR) |
| 2015 | 5000m-short-track | 21:15.77 | - | Jun 13, 2015 | ↓ | Vagos (POR) |
| 2015 | 10,000Metr | 43:15.80 | - | Jul 25, 2015 | ↑ | Leiria (POR) |
| 2015 | 20kmW | 1:28:39 | - | Jun 6, 2015 | ↑ | La Coruña (ESP) |
| 2015 | 20,000Metr | 1:30:53.8h | - | Mar 1, 2015 | - | Leiria (POR) |
| 2014 | 5000m-short-track | 21:21.34 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2014 | 10,000Metr | 46:06.26 | - | Jul 26, 2014 | ↑ | Lisboa (POR) |
| 2014 | 20kmW | 1:36:37 | - | Feb 1, 2014 | ↑ | Quarteira (POR) |
| 2013 | 5000m-short-track | 21:32.68 | - | Feb 16, 2013 | ↓ | Pombal (POR) (i) |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 46:23 | - | May 19, 2013 | ↑ | Dudince European Race Walking Cup, Dudince |
| 2013 | 10,000Metr | 46:56.86 | - | Jun 29, 2013 | ↑ | Quarteira (POR) |
| 2012 | 5000m-short-track | 22:23.72 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↓ | Espinho (POR) (i) |
| 2012 | 10,000Metr | 46:17.88 | - | Jun 23, 2012 | ↑ | Luso (POR) |
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 47:23 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | ↑ | Quarteira (POR) |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 22:24.82 | - | Feb 14 | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final |
2024
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 21:39.69 | - | Jul 13 | Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 1ª divisão, Estádio Municipal Fontelo, Viseu |
MarathonRa | 3:19:56 | - | Apr 21 | World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya |
20kmW | 1:25:52 | - | Apr 6 | 92nd Poděbrady Walking |
MarathonRa | 3:16:52 | - | Mar 10 | International Race Walking Mixed Relay, Valencia |
5000m-short-track | 20:16.44 | - | Feb 17 | Portuguese Indoor Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
5000m-short-track | 21:04.13 | - | Feb 10 | Portuguese Indoor Club Championships - Div. I / Div. II |
15Kilomete | 1:03:06 | - | Feb 4 | Portuguese Race Walking Championships |
20kmW | 20:29.65 | - | Jan 27 | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes em Pista Coberta - Apuramento, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
5000m-short-track | 20:29.65 | - | Jan 27 | Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes em Pista Coberta - Apuramento, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
10Kilometr | 41:23 | - | Jan 7 | Portuguese Race Walking Championships |
2023
17 performances2022
13 performances2021
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 46:51 | - | Dec 4 | 21. G.P. Marcha Atlética Celorico da Beira/Memorial Carlos Amaral, Celorico da Beira |
35kmW | 2:36:00 | - | Nov 7 | 7.º Challenge de Leiria, Leiria |
5000m-short-track | 21:05.16 | - | Jul 3 | Portuguese Club Ch. II Divisão, Guimarães |
10Kilometr | 42:24.28 | - | Jun 27 | Portuguese Championships, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia |
10,000Metr | 42:24.28 | - | Jun 26 | Portuguese Championships, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia |
5000m-short-track | 21:12.69 | - | May 22 | Portuguese Club Championships, Vagos |
50kmW | 4:07:29 | - | May 16 | European Race Walking Team Championships |
20kmW | DNF | - | Apr 10 | Portuguese Race Walking Championships, Almeirim |
5000m-short-track | 20:38.81 | - | Mar 13 | Portuguese Indoor Club Championships, Expocentro, Pombal (i) |
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Honours
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2022Portuguese Race Walking Championships
20 Kilometres Race Walk
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2022Portuguese Race Walking Championships
35 Kilometres Race Walk
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2022Portuguese Indoor Championships
5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track
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2021Portuguese Championships
10,000 Metres Race Walk
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2021Portuguese Race Walking Championships
50 Kilometres Race Walk
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2021Portuguese Indoor Championships
5000 Metres Race Walk Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Rui Coelho's 35 km race walk personal best?
Rui Coelho's 35 km race walk personal best is 2:36:00, set on Nov 7, 2021 in Leiria (POR).
Which events does Rui Coelho compete in?
Rui Coelho competes in the 35 km race walk and 20 km race walk.
How did Rui Coelho perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 22:24.82, set on Feb 14, 2026. Last competition: Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final on Feb 14, 2026, 22:24.82.