Fernando Pimenta achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal in K1 1,000 meters at the World Canoeing Championships, held in Poznan, Poland. The Portuguese athlete returned to the top of the world podium.
With this victory, Fernando Pimenta became the oldest medalist ever at World Canoeing Championships, setting a new milestone in his sporting career.
This medal represents Portugal's second achievement in this competition, reinforcing Pimenta's status as one of the great names in Portuguese and international canoeing.
Pimenta's feat consolidates his legacy in sport, demonstrating that he continues to be competitive at the highest level, even in advanced stages of his career.