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Amanda Oliveira: Chasing a Personal Best at the Rio Marathon 2026
Pan American champion Amanda Oliveira details her expectations and strategy to beat her personal best at the Rio Marathon.
Three-time Brazilian Rio Marathon champion Amanda Oliveira shares her expectations for the 2026 edition. In her fourth participation, the athlete aims for a new personal best, even with a strong international elite field. She discusses the new course and her preparation for the race.
During the live broadcast of the 2026 Rio Marathon by Stemma Sports, runner Amanda Oliveira, Pan American marathon champion, shared her expectations and strategies for the race. With a history of success at the Rio Marathon, Amanda is seeking a new personal best (PB) in this edition, her fourth participation in the event.
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A Remarkable Journey at the Rio Marathon
Amanda Oliveira has a special relationship with the Rio Marathon, where she made her debut and built a notable history. She was the top Brazilian woman for three consecutive years, achieving her personal best time in the previous edition. Additionally, Amanda is the current Pan American marathon champion, a title she won at the SP City Marathon last year, which reinforces her elite position on both the national and international stage.
For 2026, her main objective is clear: to achieve a new PB. "It's a great emotion to be here once again, for my fourth marathon. I'm ready to chase my PB," states Amanda, acknowledging the presence of one of the world's top elites in this year's race. She counts on the support of all of Brazil to achieve this long-desired result.
Course Analysis: The New Route
One of the big novelties of the 2026 Rio Marathon is the new course. Amanda expressed optimism regarding the changes, highlighting significant improvements compared to previous editions. "The start of the Rio Marathon used to be really bad, very dark, too many turns, which made it quite difficult," she recalled.
The new route, which features more "straight" sections and includes two "elevations," is seen as favorable. "My coach said this course is better for running," revealed Amanda, who is already accustomed to hills in her training. The expectation is that the new course design will help athletes achieve better times.
Champion's Preparation and Mindset
Amanda Oliveira emphasizes the importance of physical and mental preparation to face the challenge of a marathon. "The Marathon is a challenging, overcoming, very mental race," highlights the athlete. She thanks the support of her sponsors, supporters, family, coach, and team, who are fundamental to her journey. Amanda also mentioned her teammate, Regiane, who excelled in Porto Alegre.
Amanda's confidence and determination are evident. With a history of overcoming challenges and achieving expressive results, she shows herself ready for another challenge in the Rio de Janeiro capital, determined to leave her mark and inspire other athletes. Brazilian fans will be watching closely to follow another chapter of her story at the Rio Marathon.
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