# Portugal achieves record medal haul at 2026 Mediterranean

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-athletic-success-at-mediterranean-games
> Updated: 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

Portugal has achieved a historic performance at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, securing a total of 32 medals, including 16 golds. This final tally surpasses the nation’s previous best results from the 2018 and 2022 editions.

Athletics remained the primary driver of this success. Key achievements included Auriol Dongmo setting a new Games record in the women’s shot put with a 19.42m throw, and Omar Elkhatib setting a record in the men’s 400m with a time of 44.90 seconds. Other gold medalists included Patrícia Silva in the 1500m, José Carlos Pinto in the 5,000m, and Irina Rodrigues in the discus throw.

The Games concluded with over 170,500 tickets issued and a total of 1,853 medals awarded across 26 participating countries.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Portugal achieves record medal haul at 2026 Mediterranean Games

Portugal secured a record 32 medals, including 16 golds, at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, driven by standout performances in athletics and shot put.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-secures-multiple-gold-medals-at-mediterranean-games-2026

### 2026-08-30: Portugal sets record medal count at Mediterranean Games

Portugal sets a new medal record at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, highlighted by gold medals in the 400m, shot put, women's 4x100m relay, and women's under-18 football.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-achieves-success-at-the-mediterranean-games

### 2026-08-27: Francisca Henriques wins historic silver in speed skating marathon

Francisca Henriques secured Portugal's first-ever Mediterranean Games speed skating medal, winning silver in the women's marathon at Taranto 2026, while Jéssica Rodrigues finished fourth.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francisca-henriques-wins-historic-silver-in-speed-skating-marathon

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