Elenilson da Silva
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Elenilson da Silva 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, Canada.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 10.000 metres at the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
in Winnipeg, Canada.
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)