About Holder da Silva
Born 1988. Holder da Silva is an athletics competitor.
Holder Ocante da Silva (born 12 January 1988) is a Guinea-Bissauan sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. He was born in Bissau. His personal best time is 10.36 seconds, achieved in July 2009 in Lisbon.
He competed at the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without progressing to the second round. In Beijing he placed 5th in his heat in a time of 10.58 seconds.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics Men's 100m event, Silva progressed from the preliminaries, setting a seasonal best time of 10.69 seconds, before being eliminated in the first round.
International competitions
Personal bests Outdoor 100 metres – 10.36 (+0.5 m/s, Salamanca 2009) 200 metres – 21.01 (+1.4 m/s, Salamanca 2009) Indoor 60 metres – 6.80 (Pombal 2009) 200 metres – 22.08 (Espinho 2008)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Holder da Silva?
Guinea-Bissauan sprinter
When was Holder da Silva born?
Holder da Silva was born on 12 January 1988 in Bissau.
What is Holder da Silva's occupation?
Holder da Silva is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Holder da Silva?
Holder da Silva's recorded nationality: Guinea-Bissau.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Holder da Silva. https://biography.guide/holder-da-silva/
MLA: "Holder da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/holder-da-silva/.
Chicago: "Holder da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/holder-da-silva/.
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