Bernardo Manuel Devesa Pancas

My Goal

My goal is to combine my academic studies with my athletic career while competing at the highest collegiate level. I am a dedicated Portuguese middle-distance and steeplechase runner who is committed to continuous improvement both on the track and in the classroom. I strive to represent my university with professionalism, discipline, and a strong work ethic while making a positive impact on my team.

Athletic Profile

Sport: Track & Field
Position: —
Current Club: —
Coach: —
Ranking: State, regional, and national rankings: 2025 (U18) – District Rankings: 1st – 800 m ; 1st – 2000 m Steeplechase; 1st – 3000 m; 2nd – 1500 m; 2025 (U18) – National Rankings: 1st – 2
Dominant Side: —
Height: 178 cm
Weight: — kg

Career

Track & Field Event(s): 800 m

1500 m

Road Mile

3000 m

2000 m Steeplechase

3000 m Steeplechase

5000 m

State, regional, and national rankings: 2025 (U18) – District Rankings: 1st – 800 m ; 1st – 2000 m Steeplechase; 1st – 3000 m; 2nd – 1500 m

2025 (U18) – National Rankings: 1st – 2000 m Steeplechase; 3rd – 3000 m

2026 (U20) – District Rankings 1st – 1500 m 1st – Road Mile * 1st – 3000 m: 1st – 3000 m Steeplechase; 1st – 5000 m

2026 (U20) – National Rankings: 3rd – 3000 m Steeplechase

List all your personal bests: 800 m: 2:01.02

1500 m: 3:58.12

Road Mile: 4:29.50

2000 m Steeplechase: 6:04.71

3000 m: 8:41.97

3000 m Steeplechase: 9:11.96

5000 m: 15:23.14

List any clubs/teams you have represented: Associação Distrital de Atletismo de Coimbra

Portugal National Team

Achievements / honorable mentions, and awards received: Represented Portugal at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in the 2000 m Steeplechase

2025 Portuguese U18 National Champion – 2000 m Steeplechase (Beja)

025 Portuguese U20 National Indoor Championships – Silver Medal, 3000 m (Pombal)

2025 Portuguese National Short Cross Country Championships – Bronze Medal (Marvão)

2025 Portuguese National Road Mile Championships – 4th Place (Marinha Grande)

2025 Portuguese National Long Cross Country Championships – Silver Medal (Lagoa)

2025 National Ranking – 3rd place in the 3000 m

2026 Portuguese U20 National Championships – Silver Medal, 3000 m Steeplechase (Caldas da Rainha)

2026 Portuguese U23 National Championships – Silver Medal, 3000 m Steeplechase

Coimbra Sports Merit Award (2026)

Academic Merit Diploma (awarded four times)

School Excellence Award (“Quadro de Valor”)

Events