Matheus Lima

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is da Silva and the second or paternal family name is Carvalho.

Matheus Lima Da Silva (born 1 June 2003) is a Brazilian sprinter and hurdler specialising in the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles.

Matheus Lima

Personal information
Full name	Matheus Lima Da Silva
Born	(2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 Fortaleza, Brazil
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	400 metres, 400 metres hurdles
Medal record Men's athletics Representing Brazil Pan American Games 2023 Santiago 4×400 m relay 2023 Santiago 400 m hurdles South American Championships 2023 São Paulo 400 m hurdles

In March 2024, he ran the second fastest time in Brazilian history in the 400m, with a time of 44.52, behind only Sanderlei Parrela. With this, he qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

In April 2024, he obtained his second Olympic standard for the Paris 2024 Games, in the 400m hurdles, with a time of 48.55.

Personal bests

• 200 m – 21.28 (wind: +1.3 m/s) (São Paulo 2022)
• 400 m – 44.52 (São Paulo 2024)
• 400 m hurdles – 48.12 (Silesia 2024)