Émerson Iser Bem (born 7 July 1973) is a Brazilian long-distance runner. He is notable for having won the 1997 edition of the Saint Silvester Road Race.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Born | 7 July 1973 Santo Antônio do Sudoeste, Paraná |
| Sport | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m, half-marathon, marathon |
Biography
editBorn in the countryside of Paraná state, Iser Bem began his career as a runner after suffering a fall from a horse, which caused permanent damage to one of his arms.[1] He won the 1997 edition of the São Silvestre Race, against the then two-time champion Paul Tergat. The victory earned him a prize of approximately 11,000 $USD at the time. Another significant result for Iser Bem was the third place in 1999 Tokyo International Marathon.[2]
To this day, Iser Bem holds the Brazilian youth record for the 5,000 meters, with a time of 13"59. He retired from competitive racing in 2006 and graduated in physical education, later becoming a coach for other long-distance runners.[3]
In 2021, Iser Bem ran the São Silvestre Race again alongside Marilson Gomes dos Santos and other amateurs.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Acidente de infância fez Émerson Iser Bem se render ao atletismo". Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 8 October 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Sono profundo e gritos de "Brasil": como Iser Bem bateu Paul Tergat". Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 7 October 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Do Paraná para São Paulo". Instituto Iserbem (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Ex-campeões Marilson dos Santos e Iser Bem vão correr São Silvestre ao lado dos amadores". Terra (in Portuguese). 30 December 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
External links
edit- Iser Bem Institute (in Brazilian Portuguese)