About
Long-distance runner who won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics, and held Portugal's record for Olympic medals.
Before Fame
She played soccer for FC Porto from 1982-1992.
Trivia
She competed in Sydney at the 2000 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal.
Family Life
She was born in the city of Penafiel.
Associated With
She is an Olympic runner like Galen Rupp.
