Fernando Pimenta won the world title in K1 5000 meters in Poznan, Poland, in a race he considered to be the "perfect race". The Portuguese athlete dominated the race from start to finish, giving his opponents no chance.
This victory represents Pimenta's second gold in the competition held in Poznan. The Portuguese had already shown great form throughout the entire race, imposing himself consistently from the very first moment.
Pimenta's achievement consolidates his status as one of the great names in Portuguese kayaking internationally, achieving a dominant performance in one of the most demanding events on the competition program.
