Etson Barros

Etson Barros
Personal information
Full nameEtson Mendes Barros
NationalityPortuguese
Born (2001-03-16) 16 March 2001
Cabo Verde Cape Verde
Sport
CountryPortugal Portugal
SportAthletics
Event
3000 metres steeplechase
ClubSL Benfica
Coached byPaulo Murta
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 3000m s'chase: 8:12.96 Portugal NR
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Portugal
European Athletics U23 Championships
Silver medal – second place2023 Espoo3000m s'chase
Silver medal – second place2021 Tallinn3000m s'chase
European Athletics U20 Championships
Bronze medal – third place2019 Borås3000m s'chase
European Athletics U18 Championships
Bronze medal – third place2018 Győr2000m s'chase
European Youth Olympic Festival
Gold medal – first place2017 Győr2000m s'chase

Etson Barros (born 16 March 2001 in Cabo Verde)[1] is a Portuguese athlete specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase events.

He is Portugal's record holder in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.[2]

In April 2026, the athlete was involved in a traffic accident and was placed in an induced coma, under observation at Faro Hospital, in Portugal.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Etson Barros's profile". World Athletics.
  2. ↑ Lusa, Agência. "Etson Barros bate recorde nacional dos 3.000 metros obstáculos que durava há 21 anos". Observador (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  3. ↑ "Atleta do Benfica de 25 anos em coma induzido após acidente de viação". SIC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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