Fernando Pimenta, canoeist from Limiano, became world champion of K1 1000, achieving a historic feat in world sport. The Portuguese athlete publicly dedicated this gold medal to his wife.
With this victory, Fernando Pimenta became the oldest canoeist ever to win the world champion title in the K1 1000 event, demonstrating extraordinary longevity in the elite of this sport.
The Limianense athlete is also the most decorated athlete in the history of this event. Throughout his career, he accumulated an impressive total of nine medals at World Championships, being four golds, two silvers and three bronzes.
