Portugal competed at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics in Moscow, Russia, from 10âÂÂ18 August 2013. A team of 12 athletes was announced to represent the country in the event.
(q â qualified, NM â no mark, SB â season best)
At the 2013 World Championships in Athletics, Portuguese race walker João Vieira initially finished in 4th place in the menâÂÂs 20 km race walk event. However, following the annulment of Russian athlete Sergey IvanovâÂÂs results from July 9, 2012, to August 17, 2014, Vieira was awarded the bronze medal for this event, enhancing his legacy in Portuguese athletics. This bronze medal is also the only medal won by Portugal in the competition.