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A return that promises much more: Bronze Patrícia

Observador30 August 2026 at 16:45

Patrícia Sampaio returned to competition after a serious left knee injury that kept her away for a long period. The athlete's return took place in Lausanne, at an international competition.

The return proved auspicious, with Patrícia winning the bronze medal. This result represents an important milestone in her recovery after the prolonged break caused by the injury.

On the way to bronze, Patrícia faced the world number 1, against whom she ultimately lost in golden score, which does not diminish the merit of her performance after such a long recovery period.

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