Marta Pen
Portuguese middle-distance runner (born 1993)
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Marta Filipa Pen Oliveira Freitas (born 31 July 1993), commonly referred to as Marta Pen, is a Portuguese athlete who competes in middle-distance running events,[4] holding the national record in the mile run, with a time of 4:22.45.[5] At club level, she represents S.L. Benfica.[6][7]
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Freitas in November 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Marta Filipa Pen Freitas Pires |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Born | 31 July 1993 |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
| Occupation | Professional Runner[2] |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 46 kg (101 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 800 metres 1500 metres |
| Club | Benfica |
| Coached by | Houston Franks - Mississippi State & Ana Oliveira[1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | 1 x European Champs finalist |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 metres 4:03.99 Birmingham (2018)[3] |
Freitas won the 2016 U.S. NCAA Championship in the 1500m competing for Mississippi State University in Eugene, Oregon. Moreover, she won a bronze medal in 800 metres at the 2014 Ibero-American Championships.[8] On 10 July 2016, she competed in the final of the 1500 m at the European Athletics Championships, finishing in fifth position with 4:34.41 minutes.[9]
Freitas competed for Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[10] She placed 36th in Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 1500 metres in 4:18.53.
