joão pedro silva (born 15 may 1989) is a portuguese professional triathlete. he was european u-23 champion in 2008, 2010 and 2011, national junior champion in 2006 and 2007 and the national u-23 champion in 2008. at the 2012 summer olympics silva placed 9th thus becoming the most decorated male triathlete in portuguese history. on 23 january 2013, silva joined s.l. benfica's triathlon team. he won the silver medal at the 2015 european games in baku.