Fernando Pimenta won gold in the 1,000-meter K1 event, becoming the oldest world champion in this prestigious canoeing discipline. The Portuguese athlete revealed that thirty minutes before the start he was on the platform crying alone and reflecting on his career, demonstrating the emotional weight that accompanied this victory.
With this success, Fernando Pimenta achieved his 186th medal in the most important international competitions. The result also represents his 13th career gold in the various specialties of canoeing, including marathons, consolidating an extraordinary sporting legacy.
In addition to becoming the oldest world champion in K1 1,000, Pimenta achieved the status of the most decorated athlete ever in this category. His record includes four gold medals, two silvers and three bronzes at World Championships, placing him in a unique prominent position in the history of this sport.
