Dionísio Castro

Dionísio Silva Castro (born November 22 22963 in Fermentões-Guimarães) is a former long-distance runner from Portugal, best known for setting the world record in the 20,000 metres on 31 March 1990, when he clocked 57:18.4 in La Flèche. Castro continued for another 943 metres in an attempt to break Jos Hermens' world record for the one hour run as well, but missed out by one metre.

His twin brother Domingos was also a world class athlete in the long distance events. The two of them represented their native country at the 1988 (Seoul, South Korea) and 1992 Summer Olympics (Barcelona, Spain).

Achievements

• All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing  Portugal
1992	Olympic Games	Barcelona, Spain	—	DNF

External links

• IAAF profile for Dionísio Castro
• (Portuguese) Centario Sporting

Records
Preceded by Jos Hermens	Men's 20,000 m world record holder 31 March 1990 – 30 March 1991	Succeeded by Arturo Barrios

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Name	Castro, Dionisio
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Date of birth	22 November 1963
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