The traditional São Silvestre race, with a distance of 15km, will be held this Tuesday (31/12). The organization of the event will reward the best runners in the race, and the Sporting News provides details of the race prizes.
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What is the prize for São Silvestre 2024?
The 99th edition of São Silvestre had 7.5 thousand registrants, a record number for the event. The top six in the male and female categories will receive prizes. The winners of the men’s and women’s events will receive the same prize: R$59,732, almost R$2,800 more than last year’s event, which cost the winner R$56,975.00.
See the São Silvestre awards
- 1st place: R$59,732.00
- 2nd place: R$ 29,868.00
- 3rd place: R$ 17,943.00
- 4th place: R$ 14,331.00
- 5th place: R$ 11,977.00
- 6th place: R$ 7,113.00
São Silvestre: where to watch
The São Silvestre race will be broadcast by Globo (open TV) and Gazeta (open TV).
- Date: December 31st, Monday
- Time: 7:40 am (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Globo (open TV) and Gazeta (open TV).
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When did São Silvestre start to be contested?
São Silvestre began to be contested in 1925, designed by journalist Casper Líbero, inspired by a night race he witnessed in Paris. The race is named after the patron saint of December 31st.
Until 1944, only Brazilians could participate in the race, something that changed from 1945, when the race entered its international phase. Initially, only corridors from South American countries were called, something that was later increased.
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The first distance from São Silvestre was 8.8km, being modified several times over the years. The current 15km has been in effect since 1991.
In the first 50 years of São Silvestre, only the men’s race was held. The women’s competition only began to be played in 1975.
Which countries have won the most in São Silvestre?
Men (international stage)
Kenya – 17
Brazil – 11
Belgium – 6
Colombia – 6
Ethiopia – 5
Ecuador – 4
Portugal – 4
Mexico – 4
Argentina – 3
Italy – 2
United States – 2
Yugoslavia – 2
United Kingdom – 2
Chile – 2
France – 2
Uruguay – 1
Finland – 1
Germany – 1
Costa Rica – 1
Czechoslovakia – 1
Bahrain – 1
Uganda – 1
Feminine
Kenya – 18
Portugal – 7
Brazil – 5
Mexico – 4
Ethiopia – 4
Germany – 3
United States – 2
Ecuador – 2
Denmark – 1
Yugoslavia – 1
Serbia and Montenegro – 1
Who are São Silvestre’s biggest winners?
Among men, the record holder is Kenyan Paul Tergat, who won the event five times. In the women’s category, Portuguese Rosa Mota won the race on six occasions.
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What is São Silvestre’s record?
In the men’s race, Kenyan Kibiwot Kandie holds the record with a time of 42 minutes and 59 seconds, achieved in the 2019 race.
In the female category, the record is held by Kenyan Jemima Sumgong, in 2016. The athlete completed the race in 48 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who are the current São Silvestre champions?
The current champions of São Silvestre are Timothy Kiplagat, in the men’s event, and Catherine Reline, in the women’s event, who is a two-time champion. They are both Kenyan.
