About Vânia Silva
Born 1980. Vânia Silva is a Portuguese athletics competitor.
Vânia Sofia de Sousa Silva (born 8 June 1980) is a Portuguese female hammer thrower. Her personal best throw is 69.55 metres, achieved in May 2011 in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal. She competed at the World Championships in 2001, 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2011 as well as the Olympic Games in 2004, 2008 and 2012 without reaching the final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Vânia Silva?
athletics competitor
When was Vânia Silva born?
Vânia Silva was born on 8 June 1980 in Leiria.
What is Vânia Silva's occupation?
Vânia Silva is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Vânia Silva?
Vânia Silva is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vânia Silva. https://biography.guide/vania-silva/
MLA: "Vânia Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vania-silva/.
Chicago: "Vânia Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vania-silva/.
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