Duarte Fernandes
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| Duarte Fernandes | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 2002 Pontével, Portugal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Portuguese |
| 🏫 Education | Polytechnic Institute of Santarém |
| 💼 Occupation | Professional Athlete, Student |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Breaking the 50-second barrier in the 400m hurdles |
Duarte Fernandes (born 19 February 2002) is a Portuguese professional athlete who specializes in the 400 meters hurdles. He competes for Sporting Clube de Portugal and is known for breaking the significant 50-second barrier in his event.
Career Highlights
Fernandes began his career at CP Pontével before transferring to Sporting CP. He has consistently improved his performance, becoming a dominant force in Portuguese athletics.
National and International Competitions
- Personal Bests: In July 2025, Fernandes set a new personal best in the 400m hurdles with a time of 49.51 seconds, a major breakthrough that placed him among the top hurdlers in the world and well under the 50-second barrier.[1]
- National Champion: He is a multiple-time Portuguese national champion in the 400m hurdles and the indoor 400m. He also won a national title as part of the 4x400m relay team.[2]
- International Representation: Fernandes has represented Portugal at various international events, including the 2025 FISU World University Games.[3]
References
- ↑ "Duarte FERNANDES". World Athletics. Retrieved 29 August 2025. Text " World Athletics " ignored (help); Text " Profile " ignored (help)
- ↑ "Duarte Fernandes sagra-se campeão nacional". Jornal de Cá – Cartaxo. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Atletismo português deixou boa imagem nos Mundiais Universitários". Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
