Canoeing: Fernando Pimenta does it again and is world champion in K1 1000 metersPhoto by Максим Вышарь on Pexels
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Canoeing: Fernando Pimenta does it again and is world champion in K1 1000 meters

Diário de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 15:05

Canoeist Fernando Pimenta, 37 years old, became world champion in the K1 1000 meters event at the World Championships held in Poznan, Poland. This victory represents another important milestone in the career of the Portuguese athlete.

Fernando Pimenta gold medal achievement allowed Portugal to secure the country's second podium at this world competition. The event took place in the Polish city of Poznan, which hosted the World Canoeing Championships.

Fernando Pimenta, at 37 years old, continues to demonstrate his high level of international competitive performance, adding this world champion title to his numerous medals earned throughout his sports career.

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