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Elenilson da Silva

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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.

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Elenilson da Silva
Personal information
Born24 January 1972 (1972-01-24) (age 54)
Jardim, Brazil
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1999 Winnipeg10,000 metres
Silver medal – second place1999 Winnipeg5,000 metres
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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)

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