Vânia Silva
- Born
- Jun 8, 1980 (46 years old)
- Birthplace
- Leiria, Portugal
- Events
- Discus Throw · Hammer Throw
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.
As of Oct 30, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |