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Best Cape Verde 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Cape Verde athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of Cape Verde. Samuel Freire tops the all-time national list with 13:53.36, among 8 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Freire | 13:53.36 | May 25, 2024 | |
| 2 | Ruben Sança | 14:05.39 | Apr 16, 2010 | |
| 3 | Silva Artur Jorge Fortes | 14:15.21 | Jun 26, 2024 | |
| 4 | Nelson Cruz | 14:16.01 | Jul 31, 2004 | |
| 5 | Euclides Varela | 14:26.37 | Aug 6, 2004 | |
| 6 | Wilson Cabral | 14:37.37 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 7 | Sergio Dias | 14:54.74 | Jun 15, 2019 | |
| 8 | Wilian Da Luz DOS SANTOS | 15:15.94 | May 2, 2023 |