Duarte Marques
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| Duarte Marques | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1983 Rio Maior, Portugal |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Portuguese |
| 💼 Occupation | Triathlete |
| 📆 Years active | 2005–2012 |
| Known for | Competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics; two-time national champion |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| 💪 Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) 61 kg (134 lb) |
Duarte da Silva Marques (born 3 December 1983), commonly known as Duarte Marques, is a retired Portuguese triathlete. He is a two-time national champion and competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Career
Marques was a prominent figure in Portuguese triathlon during the late 2000s and early 2010s.
- Olympic Games: He represented Portugal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. He competed in the men's triathlon and finished in 45th place with a time of 1:55:06.[1]
- World and European Competitions: Over the course of his career, Marques achieved a number of top finishes in international events. He secured a victory at the 2007 ITU European Cup in Split, Croatia, and earned 14 top-ten finishes in over 50 ITU World Cup competitions. His best results include an 8th place finish at the 2012 World Long Distance Championships and a 21st place finish at the 2011 World Triathlon Grand Final.[2]
- National Championships: Marques is a two-time Portuguese national champion in Olympic distance triathlon.
References
- ↑ "Duarte Marques - Biographical information". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ↑ "Duarte Marques (triathlete)". Wikiwand. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
