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Best Cape Verde Men's 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top Cape Verde men in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest Cape Verde men in the 5000 m. 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 |