S.L. Benfica (athletics)

Benfica
Full nameSport Lisboa e Benfica
TypeAthletics
Founded2 December 1906
(117 years ago)
 (1906-12-02)
LocationLisbon, Portugal
League(s)Portuguese Outdoor Athletics Championship, Indoor Athletics Championship, Cross Country Championship, Road Championship
ActivitiesTrack and field, road running, cross country running, racewalking
Director
Ana Oliveira
Colours    (red, white)
WebsiteClub website

Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈpɔɾ liʒˈβoɐ i βɐ̃jˈfikɐ] ), commonly known as Benfica, is a semi-professional athletics team based in Lisbon, Portugal. Founded in December 1906, it is the senior representative side of the athletics section of multi-sports club S.L. Benfica. They compete in men's and women's domestic and international competitions.