S.L. Benfica (athletics)
Portuguese athletics team
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈpɔɾ liʒˈβoɐ i βɐ̃jˈfikɐ] ⓘ), commonly known as Benfica, is a semi-professional athletics team based in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in December 1906, it is the senior representative side of the athletics section of multi-sports club S.L. Benfica. They compete in men's and women's domestic and international competitions.
| Full name | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
|---|---|
| Type | Athletics |
| Founded | 2 December 1906 |
| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| League(s) | Portuguese Outdoor Athletics Championship, Indoor Athletics Championship, Cross Country Championship, Road Championship |
| Activities | Track and field, road running, cross country running, racewalking |
Director | Ana Oliveira |
| Colours | (red, white) |
| Website | Club website |
Current men's roster
- As of 27 June 2023[1]
Current women's roster
- As of 27 June 2023[2]
| Athlete | Nationality | Competition(s) |
| Nádia Gaspar |  |
400 metres hurdles |
| Marisa Vaz Carvalho | |
100 metres - relay |
| Tatiana Rosário | |
200 metres - relay |
| Rivinilda Mentai | |
200 metres, 400 metres, 4 × 100 metres relay |
| Marta Pen | |
800 metres, 1500 metres |
| Mara Ribeiro | |
5000 metres racewalking |
| Ana Dulce Félix | |
Long-distance running |
| Vanessa Fernandes | |
Long-distance running |
| Vera Nunes | |
Long-distance running |
Men's titles
Domestic competitions
- Winners (36): 1939, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1967, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,[5] 2024
- Winners (13): 1994, 1995, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025
- Portuguese Cross Country Men's Championship[4][7]
- Winners (27): 1913, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1964, 1975, 1981, 1990, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Portuguese Cross Country Men's Mid-Race Championship
- Winners (9): 1991, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,[11] 2020, 2023, 2025
- Portuguese Road Men's Mile Championship
- Winners (1) – record: 2023
European competitions
- Winners (5): 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
- Winners (1): 2018
- Winners (2): 2012, 2013
Women's titles
Domestic competitions
- Winners (14): 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
- Winners (2): 1994, 2024
- Portuguese Cross Country Women's Championship[4][14]
- Winners (8): 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1990, 2015, 2016
- Winners (4): 1990, 2014, 2015, 2016[16]
Mixed titles
Domestic competitions
- Portuguese Cross Country Mixed Relay Championship
- Winners (2) – record: 2024, 2025
European competitions
- European Cross Country Mixed Relay Champion Clubs Cup
- Winners (2): 2025, 2026
