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Rui Vieira

Rui Vieira

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Birth dateFeb 4, 1970
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Rui Vieira is a Portugal long-distance runner, born on February 4, 1970. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:12.13 in the 3000m, 13:37.88 in the 5000m, 28:29.95 in the 10000m, 1:03:12 in the Semi and 8:12.13 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:29.95
5000 m
13:37.88
2005 season best
40:18
Mar 20, 2005
2005 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 000 m 28:29.95, 5000 m 13:37.88, 2005 season best 40:18 (Mar 20, 2005) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
CrossCount
40:18-Mar 20, 2005
↓
33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005
15Kilometr
44:37-Jun 18, 2005
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2005
20Kilometr
1:01:15-Oct 20, 2005--
2005
Semi
1:08:11-May 8, 2005
↓
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2004
10Kilometr
29:16-Jan 18, 2004
↑
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2003
10Kilometr
28:57-Jun 1, 2003
↑
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2003
15Kilometr
46:27-Jun 20, 2003
↓
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2003
Semi
1:08:14-May 4, 2003
↓
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2002
10Kilometr
30:26-Jan 27, 2002
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2002
15Kilometr
47:02-Jun 16, 2002
↓
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2001
3000m-short-track
8:12.13-Feb 24, 2001--
2001
15Kilometr
44:43-Jun 17, 2001
↓
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2001
Semi
1:04:33-Apr 1, 2001
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2000
Semi
1:03:12-Jun 12, 2000
↓
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1999
5000m
13:37.88-Jul 3, 1999
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1999
15Kilometr
44:21-Nov 7, 1999
↓
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1997
10000m
28:29.95-Apr 5, 1997--
1997
CrossCount
37:35-Mar 23, 1997
↓
25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1995
5000m
13:42.65-Jul 12, 1995
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1989
5000m
14:35.88-Aug 24, 1989
↑
European Junior Championships
1988
5000m
14:42.49-Jul 28, 1988
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2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:01:15-Oct 20Almeirin Portuguese 20 km Championships, Almeirim
15Kilometr
44:37-Jun 18Porto Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
Semi
1:08:11-May 8Setubal Half Marathon, Setúbal
CrossCount
40:18-Mar 2033rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:16-Jan 18Estarreja Grande Premio, Estarreja

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:27-Jun 20Porto Festas da Cidade, Porto
10Kilometr
28:57-Jun 1Pontevedra
Semi
1:08:14-May 4Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:02-Jun 16Porto 15 km, Porto
10Kilometr
30:38-Apr 28Seia 10 km, Seia
10Kilometr
30:26-Jan 27Estarreja 10 km, Estarreja

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:43-Sep 23Maia Half Marathon, Maia
15Kilometr
44:43-Jun 17Porto 15 km, Porto
Semi
1:06:17-May 6Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal
Semi
1:04:33-Apr 1Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia
3000m-short-track
8:12.13-Feb 24Espinho Extra, Espinho (i)
Semi
1:04:47-Jan 7Seixal Half Marathon, Seixal

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:12-Jun 12Malmö Half Marathon, Malmö
Semi
1:03:15-Mar 26Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:21-Nov 7Portuguese 15k Road Running Championships, Benavente
5000m
13:37.88-Jul 3Maia
5000m
13:41.70-Jun 19Lisbon Meeting Int. Santo Antonio, Lisboa
5000m
13:53.36-Jun 5Gijón

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:29.95-Apr 5Barakaldo
CrossCount
37:35-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:42.65-Jul 12Maia

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:35.88-Aug 24European Junior Championships
5000m
DNF-Aug 24European Junior Championships

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:42.49-Jul 28Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships, Laurentian University Stadium, Sudbury

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rui Vieira's 10 000 m personal best?

Rui Vieira's 10 000 m personal best is 28:29.95, set on Apr 5, 1997 in Barakaldo (ESP).

Which events does Rui Vieira compete in?

Rui Vieira competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Rui Vieira perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 40:18, set on Mar 20, 2005.