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Portuguese participation in World Championships

Overview

Portuguese athletes participated in various disciplines at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada, and Pontevedra, Spain.

Initially, the Portuguese cycling squad was finalized for the Montreal Road Cycling World Championships, featuring an 18-rider roster led by João Almeida. Selector Valter Sousa noted the course was highly demanding due to its distance and cumulative fatigue.

Following the competition, results showed Daniel Moreira finishing 14th in the U-23 men’s road race, while Marta Esteves placed 50th in the women’s junior road race. Additionally, triathlete Filipe Marques secured a bronze medal in the PTS5 adapted class at the World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, completing the sprint distance in 1:00:26.

Entities

João Almeida · Nelson Oliveira · Ashlin Barry · Filipe Marques · Marta Esteves

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Portuguese athletes secure notable results at World Championships

    Portuguese athletes Daniel Moreira and Marta Esteves competed in the World Cycling Championships in Montreal, while triathlete Filipe Marques secured a bronze medal in the PTS5 class in Spain.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    João Almeida joins Portugal's cycling squad for Montreal World Championships

    João Almeida joins the Portuguese national cycling team for the Road Cycling World Championships in Montreal, Canada, as part of an 18-rider squad.

Sources

correiodamanhacanada.com · fpatletismo.pt · radioaltominho.pt · record.xl.pt · sapo.pt