Helena Sampaio (born 9 October 1973 in
Pedreira) is a
Portuguese runner
Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. Running is a type of gait characterized by an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions). This is ...
, who specialized in
cross-country running
Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or grass. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open coun ...
.
Achievements
Personal bests
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10,000 metres
The 10,000 metres or the 10,000-metre run is a common long-distance track running event. The event is part of the athletics programme at the Olympic Games and the World Athletics Championships, and is common at championship level events. The race ...
- 31:43.22 min (1999)
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Half marathon - 1:10:15 hrs (2000)
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Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...
- 2:28:06 hrs (2003)
External links
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The World Cross Country Championships 1973-2005
1973 births
Living people
Portuguese female long-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for Portugal
Portuguese female marathon runners
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