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
Born	24 January 1972 (1972-01-24) (age 52) Jardim, Brazil
Medal record Men’s athletics Representing Brazil Pan American Games 1999 Winnipeg 10,000 metres 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

• Elenilson da Silva at World Athletics