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Fernando Pimenta brought the European Sprint Canoe Championships to a memorable close on Sunday by winning gold in the K1 5,000 metres in Montemor-o-Velho, adding another chapter to one of The post Fernando Pimenta wins European gold on home waters appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The reigning European champion led for much of the race
Fernando Pimenta will compete in the K1 1,000 metres, while Gustavo Gonçalves, João Ribeiro, Messias Baptista, and Pedro Casinha will defend the K4 500.
The Canoe Sprint European Championships bring together around 600 athletes from 39 countries.
Portugal qualifies for four finals on the opening day of the European Canoe Sprint Championships.
Fernando Pimenta, Gustavo Gonçalves, João Ribeiro, Messias Baptista, Pedro Casinha, and Norberto Mourão face the added responsibility of trying to retain the gold medals won in 2025 on home soil.
Portugal concluded the Szeged stage of the Canoe Sprint World Cup with an extremely positive result, securing four medals, three of which were gold, demonstrating the national team's competitiveness at the start of the international season. Fernando Pimenta was the standout performer, confirming his excellent form by winning two gold medals in two consecutive days. After winning the Olympic K1 1000m event, Pimenta topped the podium again on Sunday in the K1 5000m. The national performance was also highlighted by a bronze medal from João Ribeiro and Messias Baptista in the K2 500m, and a gold medal for Pedro Casinha in the K1 200m, showcasing the potential of the new generation of Portuguese canoeists.
Portuguese athletes have qualified for four finals in the Canoe Sprint World Cup competition.
The Portuguese national team has selected the vessels and athletes that will compete in the upcoming Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged.
