# Portuguese athletic achievements at European championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-athletic-achievements-at-european-championships > Updated: 2026-08-20T13:11:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Portuguese athletes participated in various European championships during August 2026, achieving several national records. At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, José Carlos Pinto prepared for his outdoor debut in the 5,000 metres, noting that competing against stars like Jakob Ingebrigtsen provided “extra incentive”. In the sprinting events, Tatjana Pinto advanced to the 100-metre semifinals following a recent national record. Following these competitions, several athletes received municipal honors in Portugal. Joana Pontes was recognized in Ourém after finishing 10th in the race walk marathon at the Birmingham championships, where she set a new Portuguese national record of 3:41:36. Additionally, in Lousã, swimmers Camila Rebelo, Guilherme Costa, and Francisco Caetano were honored; Rebelo set a national record in the 200m backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Rugby players Costa and Caetano were also recognized for their roles in winning the European University Rugby Sevens Championship. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Portuguese athletes honored for European championship achievements Portuguese athletes Camila Rebelo, Joana Pontes, Guilherme Costa, and Francisco Caetano have been honored by local municipalities following national records and European championship successes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-athletes-honored-for-european-championship-achievements ### 2026-08-09: Portuguese athletes compete at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham Portuguese athletes José Carlos Pinto and Tatjana Pinto prepare for major events at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-athletes-compete-at-european-athletics-championships-in-birmingham --- Cite as: Portuguese athletic achievements at European championships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-athletic-achievements-at-european-championships