About Émerson Iser Bem
Born 1973. Émerson Iser Bem is a Brazilian athletics competitor.
Émerson Iser Bem (born 7 July 1973) is a Brazilian long-distance runner. He is notable for having won the 1997 edition of the Saint Silvester Road Race.
Biography
Born in the countryside of Paraná state, Iser Bem began his career as a runner after suffering a fall from a horse, which caused permanent damage to one of his arms. He won the 1997 edition of the São Silvestre Race, against the then two-time champion Paul Tergat. The victory earned him a prize of approximately $11,000 USD at the time. Another significant result for Iser Bem was the third place in 1999 Tokyo International Marathon.
To this day, Iser Bem holds the Brazilian youth record for the 5,000 meters, with a time of 13"59. He retired from competitive racing in 2006 and graduated in physical education, later becoming a coach for other long-distance runners.
In 2021, Iser Bem ran the São Silvestre Race again alongside Marilson Gomes dos Santos and other amateurs.
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Who is Émerson Iser Bem?
Brazilian athletics competitor
When was Émerson Iser Bem born?
Émerson Iser Bem was born on 7 July 1973.
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Émerson Iser Bem is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Émerson Iser Bem?
Émerson Iser Bem is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Émerson Iser Bem. https://biography.guide/emerson-iser-bem/
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