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Vânia Silva

Vânia Silva

PORPORWomen
Birth dateJun 8, 1980
BirthplaceLeiria, Portugal
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Vânia Sofia de Sousa Silva (born 8 June 1980) is a Portuguese female hammer thrower.

Her personal best throw is 69.55 metres, achieved in May 2011 in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

She competed at the World Championships in 2001, 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2011 as well as the Olympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012 without reaching the final. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Discus Throw
64.99
Hammer Throw
69.55
#217 all-time
2023 season best
59.06
Feb 25, 2023 · Estádio Municipal de Vagos, Vagos (POR)
2023 season best
Last competition
European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
Mar 12, 2023 · 58.67
European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
Record
National record · Hammer Throw 69.55
National record
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Discus Throw 64.99, Hammer Throw 69.55 (#217 all-time), 2023 season best 59.06 (Feb 25, 2023, Estádio Municipal de Vagos, Vagos (POR)) · Last competition: European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria, Mar 12, 2023, 58.67 · National record (Hammer Throw) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
HT
59.06-Feb 25, 2023
↓
Portuguese Winter Throwing Championships, Estádio Municipal de Vagos, Vagos
2022
HT
60.67-Mar 19, 2022
↓
Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria (POR)
2021
HT
61.34-Mar 13, 2021
↓
Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria (POR)
2020
HT
63.04-Feb 8, 2020
↓
Lovelhe (POR)
2019
HT
63.08-May 5, 2019
↓
Vila Nova de Cerveira (POR)
2018
HT
63.65-May 6, 2018
↓
Vila Nova de Cerveira (POR)
2017
HT
61.80-Mar 4, 2017
↓
Leiria (POR)
2016
HT
60.11-May 29, 2016
↓
Mersin (TUR)
2015
HT
61.53-Jul 25, 2015
↓
Leiria (POR)
2014
HT
65.21-May 25, 2014
↓
Vila Real de Santo António (POR)
2013
HT
64.08-May 5, 2013
↓
Vila Nova de Cerveira (POR)
2012
HT
67.04-Mar 18, 2012
↓
Bar European Cup Winter Throwing
2011
HT
69.55-May 29, 2011
↓
Vila Real de Santo António (POR)
2010
HT
67.79-Jun 10, 2010
↓
Abrantes (POR)
2009
HT
68.32-Mar 14, 2009
↓
Los Realejos European Cup Winter Throwing, Los Realejos - Senior Events
2008
HT
65.64-Jul 19, 2008
↓
Seixal (POR)
2007
HT
66.28-Aug 2, 2007
↓
Leiria (POR)
2006
DT
64.99-Mar 11, 2006-Quinta do Anjo (POR)
2006
HT
65.29-Jul 22, 2006
↓
Seia (POR)
2005
HT
66.14-Mar 20, 2005
↓
Quinta do Anjo (POR)
2004
HT
68.82-Jul 14, 2004
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2003
HT
68.14-Mar 22, 2003
↓
Leiria (POR)
2002
SP
11.41-Jun 9, 2002-Lisboa (POR)
2002
HT
68.43-Jul 3, 2002
↓
Madrid (ESP)
2001
HT
63.64-Jul 13, 2001
↓
Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
2000
HT
62.14-May 11, 2000
↓
Aveiro (POR)
1999
HT
57.53-May 29, 1999
↓
Leiria (POR)
1998
HT
55.33-Jul 25, 1998
↓
Leiria (POR)

2022

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
55.05-Aug 7Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
56.18-Aug 6Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
52.83-Jul 30Portuguese Club Championships, Leiria
HT
59.66-Jul 10Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Vila Nova de Cerveira - Veteran Events
HT
59.74-Jun 25Portuguese Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria
HT
60.67-Mar 19Jornadas de lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
57.49-Feb 19Portuguese Winter Throwing Championships, Vagos
HT
57.50-Feb 12Camp. Distrital de Lançamentos Longos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
57.33-Jan 29Prova de Preparação, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria

2021

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
57.87-Aug 8Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
57.82-Aug 7Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
59.72-Jul 22Jornadas de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
60.29-Jul 15Jornadas de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
58.76-Jul 8Jornada de Lançamentos, Lovelhe
HT
60.72-Jul 3Portuguese Club Ch. I Divisão, Guimarães
HT
58.62-Jun 27Portuguese Championships, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
HT
58.62-Jun 26Portuguese Championships, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
HT
58.48-Jun 17Jornadas de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
59.58-May 29European Athletics Team Championships Super League, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
HT
57.96-May 8Taça Regional de Lançamentos, Pista de Atletismo da Sobreda, Almada
HT
60.71-Apr 25Throwing Meeting, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
61.34-Mar 13Provas de Observação de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
59.74-Mar 6Provas de Observação de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
59.10-Feb 27Portuguese Winter Throwing Championships, Vagos
HT
58.97-Feb 20Provas de Observação de Lançamentos, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria

2020

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
61.57-Sep 2Trofeo Diputación de Badajoz, Montijo
HT
58.72-Aug 15Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes, Lisboa
HT
61.16-Aug 9Torneio Internacional de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
61.50-Aug 8Portuguese Championships, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
HT
58.25-Jul 29Desafio, Leiria
HT
59.71-Jul 26Pentatlo Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
58.34-Jul 18Campeonato Regional, Estadio Universitario, Lisboa
HT
58.71-Jul 2Luta Territórios, Leiria
HT
61.09-Mar 7Portuguese Winter Throwing Championships, Vagos
HT
61.24-Feb 22Jornadas de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
63.04-Feb 8Jornada de Lançamentos, Lovelhe
HT
59.95-Jan 18Provas Preparação Lançamentos Longos, Estádio Municipal da Marinha Grande, Marinha Grande

2019

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
57.83-Aug 10European Athletics Team Championships First League, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes
HT
57.83-Aug 9European Athletics Team Championships First League, Sandnes Stadion, Sandnes
HT
60.91-Aug 4International Throwing Meeting, Leiria
HT
61.23-Aug 3International Throwing Meeting, Leiria
HT
59.10-Aug 1Jornadas de Lançamentos, Leiria
HT
61.64-Jul 27Portuguese Club Ch. Div. 1, Leiria
HT
59.85-Jul 21Portuguese Championships
HT
59.85-Jul 20Portuguese Championships
HT
60.68-Jul 18Jornadas de Lançamentos, Leiria
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Honours

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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2022
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2021
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2020
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2019
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2018
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2017
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2016
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2015
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2014
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2013
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2012
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2011
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2010
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2008
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Lisbon Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2007
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2006
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Ponce Ibero-American Championships

Hammer Throw

2006
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2005
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2003
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Guatemala City Iberoamerican Championships

Hammer Throw

2002
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Pula European Winter Throwing Challenge

Hammer Throw

2002
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Lisbon Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2001
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Rio de Janeiro Ibero-American Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
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Portuguese Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vânia Silva's Discus Throw personal best?

Vânia Silva's Discus Throw personal best is 64.99, set on Mar 11, 2006 in Quinta do Anjo (POR).

Which events does Vânia Silva compete in?

Vânia Silva competes in the Discus Throw and Hammer Throw.

How did Vânia Silva perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 59.06, set on Feb 25, 2023 in Estádio Municipal de Vagos, Vagos (POR). Last competition: European Throwing Cup, Centro Nacional de Lançamentos, Leiria on Mar 12, 2023, 58.67.