Marta Pen

Marta Filipa Pen Oliveira Freitas (born 31 July 1993), commonly referred to as Marta Pen, is a Portuguese athlete who competes in middle-distance running events,[4] holding the national record in the mile run, with a time of 4:22.45.[5] At club level, she represents S.L. Benfica.[6][7]

Marta Pen
Freitas in November 2022
Personal information
Full nameMarta Filipa Pen Freitas Pires
NationalityPortuguese
Born (1993-07-31) 31 July 1993 (age 30)
Lisbon, Portugal[1]
Alma materMississippi State Bulldogs
OccupationProfessional Runner[2]
Height1.53 m (5 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight46 kg (101 lb)[1]
Sport
CountryPortugal
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 metres
1500 metres
ClubBenfica
Coached byHouston Franks - Mississippi State & Ana Oliveira[1]
Achievements and titles
National finals

1 x European Champs finalist
1 x Ibero-American Bronze
1 x NCAA outdoor champion
2 x National champion

3 x National Indoor champion
Personal best(s)1500 metres
4:03.99Birmingham (2018)[3]

Freitas won the 2016 U.S. NCAA Championship in the 1500m competing for Mississippi State University in Eugene, Oregon. Moreover, she won a bronze medal in 800 metres at the 2014 Ibero-American Championships.[8] On 10 July 2016, she competed in the final of the 1500 m at the European Athletics Championships, finishing in fifth position with 4:34.41 minutes.[9]

Freitas competed for Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[10] She placed 36th in Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 1500 metres in 4:18.53.

References


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