Ricardo Sousa wins Trail Abrantes 100 100km race

Ricardo Sousa and Luísa Freitas emerged as the winners of the 100 km category at the ninth edition of the Trail Abrantes 100, held on October 10. Sousa, representing Associação Desportiva Nós Acreditamos, secured his second consecutive victory in this event with a time of 10:31:27. In the women's division, Luísa Freitas of the ÍBEX Trail Team/CA Riachense took first place with a time of 13:24:19.

The competition, which is recognized by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and serves as a UTMB World Series Qualifier, saw 745 registered athletes. While the majority of participants were from Portugal, competitors also represented Brazil, Spain, the United States, Romania, Venezuela, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.

In addition to the 100 km, 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km distances, the event featured relay formats and new inclusive categories, including a K1i race for individuals with reduced mobility. The event was organized by the Municipality of Abrantes in partnership with the Clube de Orientação e Aventura (COA), supported by over 300 volunteers and local civil protection services.