Carla Salomé Rocha (born 25 April 1990) is a Portuguese long-distance runner who has represented Portugal in international athletics competitions, including the European Athletics Championships, World Championships, Olympic Games, and major marathons.
Early Life and Background
Carla Salomé Rocha was born on 25 April 1990 in Vizela, Portugal. She began her athletic career at Futebol Clube de Vizela, where she won the National Youth Championship in the 2000m steeplechase in 2006. The following season, she became National Youth Champion in the 800m and successfully defended her 2000m steeplechase title, setting a new national youth record of 6:48.85.
Career
Track Achievements
Rocha specializes in long-distance track events, particularly the 10,000 metres. She competed in the 10,000 metres at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam and at the 2017 World Championships in London, where she finished 28th with a time of 32:52.71.
Her personal best in the 10,000 metres is 32:05.82, set on 21 May 2016.
Marathon Career
Rocha transitioned to road running and achieved significant success in the marathon. She finished 8th in the 2019 London Marathon with a time of 2:24:47, which stands as her personal best in the event. She has also competed in the half marathon and 5 km road events.
Olympic Participation
Rocha represented Portugal at the Olympic level, competing on the international stage as an Olympian.
Personal Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Born | 25 April 1990 (age 36), Vizela, Portugal |
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 46 kg (101 lb) |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 10,000 metres, Marathon |
| Club | Sporting CP |
| Coach | Rui Ferreira |
| Sponsor | Adidas |
Personal Bests
| Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 metres | 32:05.82 | 21 May 2016 |
| Marathon | 2:24:47 | 28 April 2019 |
| 5 Kilometres Road | — | — |
Achievements
- 5× National champion
- 2× Top 8 finish at Major Marathon
- 8th place, 2019 London Marathon (2:24:47)
- 28th place, 2017 World Championships – 10,000m (32:52.71)
- Competitor at 2016 European Athletics Championships – 10,000m
References
- "Carla Salomé Rocha". IAAF. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- European Athletics Championships – Amsterdam 2016 – 10,000m Women. european-athletics.org.
- "10,000 Metres Women − Final − Results" (PDF). International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- "Virgin Money London Marathon 2019: Results". Mika timing. Archived from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
External Links
- Carla Salomé Rocha at World Athletics
- Carla Salomé Rocha at Olympics.com
- Carla Salomé Rocha at Olympedia
- Carla Salomé Rocha on Instagram: @carla_salome_rocha
