About Carlos Calado
Born 1975. Carlos Calado is a Portuguese sprinter.
Carlos Nuno Tavares Calado (born 5 October 1975, in Alcanena, Médio Tejo) is an athlete from Portugal, Sporting CP and S.L. Benfica, who specialises in the long jump.
He was at his peak in 2001 when he won bronze medals at both the World Indoor and Outdoor Championships and set the indoor national record of 8.22 metres. His outdoor personal best of 8.36 metres, set in 1997, is also the national record.
His last major competition was in triple jump at the European Indoor Championships in early 2005, where he was knocked out in the qualifying round.
Achievements
Personal bests Long jump - 8.36 m (1997) Triple jump - 17.08 m (1996) 100 metres - 10.11 s (1999) 200 metres - 20.90 s (1997)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Carlos Calado?
athletics competitor
When was Carlos Calado born?
Carlos Calado was born on 5 October 1975 in Alcanena.
What is Carlos Calado's occupation?
Carlos Calado is a sprinter.
What nationality is Carlos Calado?
Carlos Calado is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Calado. https://biography.guide/carlos-calado/
MLA: "Carlos Calado." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-calado/.
Chicago: "Carlos Calado." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-calado/.
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