The Portuguese canoeists Messias Baptista and João Ribeiro won the silver medal in the K2 500 meters event during the competition held in Poznan. The Portuguese team climbed the podium after the performance that earned them silver in the two-person kayak speed discipline.
Messias Baptista stated he had a "clear conscience" after the race, showing satisfaction with the result obtained. The Portuguese athlete appeared calm regarding the performance that both offered during the competition.
João Ribeiro considered that the "goal was achieved," expressing contentment with the result achieved in the K2 500 event. The athlete's statement suggests that silver was a result within the Portuguese team's expectations.
The silver medal win in Poznan represents a significant result for Portuguese canoeing in the speed discipline, consolidating the work of the national team in this sport.
