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Ruben Sança

b. 1986

Cape Verdean long-distance runner

Long-distance runner
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About Ruben Sança

Born 1986. Ruben Sança is a long-distance runner.

Running career At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's 5000 metres, finishing 40th overall in Round 1, failing to qualify for the final. Soon after the London Olympics, he underwent knee surgery to remove a benign tumor in his right knee, which had affected him throughout the Olympics. He returned to the marathon on April 21, 2014, finishing in 21st place with a time of 2:19:05 at the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Major competition record

Personal bests DistanceTime (min)DateLocation 1500 m 3:49.17 5 May 2012 Waltham Mile run (indoors) 4:07.37 12 February 2009 Boston 3000 m (indoors) 8:07.50 (NR) 29 January 2011 Boston 5000 m 14:05.39 (NR) 16 April 2012 Walnut 5000 m (indoors) 13:56.46 (NR)30 January 2010 Boston 5 km (road) 14:11 (NR) 25 February 2010 Armagh 10 km (road) 29:54 25 August 2013 Brockton Half Marathon 1:05:24 20 March 2011 New Bedford Marathon 2:18:47 (NR) 10 April 2011 Rotterdam

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Important facts

Born
13 December 1986, Santa Maria
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Long-distance runner
Nationality
Cape Verde

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ruben Sança?

Cape Verdean long-distance runner

When was Ruben Sança born?

Ruben Sança was born on 13 December 1986 in Santa Maria.

What is Ruben Sança's occupation?

Ruben Sança is a long-distance runner.

What nationality is Ruben Sança?

Ruben Sança's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruben Sança

· Wikidata: Q3369909

· DBpedia: Ruben Sança

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