Vera Santos

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Vera Santos

PortugalPortugalActive
Born
Dec 3, 1981 (44 years old)
Events
20 km race walk · 5000 Metres Short Track

Vera Santos is a Portugal race walker, born on December 3, 1981. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5Kilometre and 3000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:28:02 in the 20kmW, 21:42 in the 5Kilometre, 12:17.59 in the 3000m-short-track, 44:07 in the 10Kilometr and 21:01.43 in the 5000m-short-track. She has earned 6 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 20 km race walk1:28:02
2026 season best14:29.52Feb 14, 2026 · Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track21:01.43
Last competitionCampeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - FinalFeb 14, 2026 · 14:29.52
Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final

As of Nov 14, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:28:02, 5000 Metres Short Track 21:01.43, 2026 season best 14:29.52 (Feb 14, 2026, Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i)) · Last competition: Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final, Feb 14, 2026, 14:29.52 · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWTaicang 2014Portugal 20 km race walk all-time list1:28:021,172 pts–
5KilometreFerreira do Zêzere 200821:42–
3000m-short-trackLisboa 201012:17.59554 pts–
10KilometrKraków 200944:07–
5000m-short-trackAbrantes 201021:01.43580 pts–
20,000MetrLisboa 20021:34:46.6h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor14:29.52–Feb 14, 2026Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
20263Kilometre Indoor14:29.52–Feb 14, 2026Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final
20253000m-short-track Indoor14:17.29–Feb 8, 2025Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes1ª e 2ª Divisão - Pista Curta - Final
20253Kilometre Indoor14:17.29–Feb 8, 2025Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes1ª e 2ª Divisão - Pista Curta - Final
20253000m-short-track 14:22.17–May 24, 2025Taça de Portugal, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
20253Kilometre 14:22.17–May 24, 2025Taça de Portugal, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
20255Kilometre 24:20–Nov 15, 2025Troféu de Marcha Atlética da Vila da Moita
20243Kilometre 14:06.13–Jul 14, 2024Campeonato Nacional de Clubes - 1ª divisão, Estádio Municipal Fontelo, Viseu

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Vera Santos's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:28:02, set on May 3, 2014 in Taicang (CHN).

Vera Santos competes in the 20 km race walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 14:29.52, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Altice Forum, Braga (POR) (i). Last competition: Campeonatos Nacionais de Clubes 1ª e 2ª Divisão - Final on Feb 14, 2026, 14:29.52.