# World Marathon Canoeing Championships in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-marathon-canoeing-championships-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-10-25T16:07:25.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4. The Portuguese national canoeing team arrived in Gualeguaychú, Argentina, to compete in the World Marathon Championships. The delegation, consisting of 15 athletes across senior, U23, and junior categories, faced challenges including financial constraints and rising river levels caused by recent rains. During the opening stages of the competition, Gabriel Fernandes won the gold medal in the Men’s Junior C1 category, while Maria Sousa secured a bronze medal in the Women’s Junior C1 category. Seven other Portuguese athletes qualified for the K1 Short Race finals. Severe weather and storms in the region forced the postponement of the Short Race finals originally scheduled for October 22. Several high-profile athletes, including defending champion Fernando Pimenta, were forced to wait for rescheduled dates to compete. Following the delays, the Portuguese team achieved a record-breaking performance, finishing the championships with a total of nine medals, including four gold titles. Ricardo Coelho secured three medals: gold in the C1 Senior Men's long marathon, silver in the C1 Short Race, and a gold in the C2 Senior Men's event alongside Rui Lacerda. Lacerda and Coelho revalidated their C2 title, finishing the 22.6 km course in 1:39:38.61 ahead of competitors from Spain and Poland. In the junior categories, Gabriel Fernandes won gold in both the C1 and C2 Junior Men's events with partner Duarte Cunha. Other podium finishes included silver for Leonardo Barbosa in the C1 U23 category, and bronze medals for Maria Sousa (C1 junior), Fernando Pimenta (K1 short senior), and Martim Conceição (K1 short junior). In the K2 Senior Men's event, Fernando Pimenta and José Ramalho finished seventh, as the gold was taken by Denmark’s Valdemar Jorgensen and Jonathan Hansen. ## Claims - Rui Lacerda and Ricardo Coelho won the C2 gold medal at the Marathon Canoeing World Championships. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The C2 race took place in Gualeguaychú, Argentina. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lacerda and Coelho finished the C2 course in 1:39:38.61. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jaime Duro and Manuel Garrido of Spain won the silver medal in the C2 race. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mateusz Borgiel and Mateusz Zuchora of Poland won the bronze medal in the C2 race. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Ricardo Coelho won the individual C1 race on the Saturday preceding the C2 race. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Tania Fernandez and Tania Alvarez of Spain won the women's K2 gold medal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mariana Morais and Andreia Duarte finished seventh in the women's K2 race. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Portugal achieves record nine medals at Canoe Marathon World Championships Portugal set a national record at the Canoe Marathon World Championships in Argentina, winning nine medals and four gold titles, highlighted by Rui Lacerda and Ricardo Coelho's C2 victory. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rui-lacerda-and-ricardo-coelho-win-c2-world-marathon-canoeing-title ### 2026-10-24: Spanish paddlers secure multiple medals at Canoe Marathon World Championships Spanish paddlers Jaime Duro, Tania Fernández, and Tania Álvarez won gold medals at the Canoe Marathon World Championships in Argentina, with additional silver medals in K1 and C2 events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-paddlers-secure-multiple-medals-at-canoe-marathon-world-championships ### 2026-10-23: Portugal wins three gold medals at Canoe Marathon World Championships Portugal secured eight medals, including three gold titles, at the 2026 Canoe Marathon World Championships in Argentina, highlighted by Ricardo Coelho's senior C1 victory. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriel-fernandes-wins-world-marathon-canoeing-title ### 2026-10-20: Portugal canoeists compete in World Marathon Championships in Argentina Portugal's canoeing team, including world champion Fernando Pimenta, competes in the World Marathon Championships in Argentina, aiming to defend titles and secure multiple medals. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-canoeists-compete-in-world-marathon-championships-in-argentina --- Cite as: World Marathon Canoeing Championships in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-marathon-canoeing-championships-in-argentina