Elenilson da Silva

Elenilson da Silva (born 24 January 1972 in Jardim) is a retired long-distance runner from Brazil. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 10.000 metres at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Elenilson da Silva
Personal information
Born24 January 1972 (1972-01-24) (age 51)
Jardim, Brazil
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg 10,000 metres
Silver medal – second place 1999 Winnipeg 5,000 metres

Personal Bests
  • 3,000 m — 8:01.62 (Rio de Janeiro, 2003)
  • 5,000 m — 14:30.61 (Fortaleza, 2007)
  • 10,000 m — 28:13.69 (Montréal, 2000)
  • Marathon — 2:12:14 (Berlin, 2001)

References


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