Fernando Pimenta won two more gold medals at the Long Distance World Championships, this Sunday in the 5000 meters and the day before in the 1000 meters. The Portuguese athlete led the 5000 meters race from start to finish, for over 24 minutes, thus securing the world double championship.
With these two titles, Pimenta reached the impressive mark of 187 medals at World Championships, 14 of which are gold. The feat consolidates his status as the "best Portuguese athlete ever," further reinforcing his legacy in national sports.
The long-distance athlete has been a dominant figure in international long-distance competitions, accumulating achievements over several years of his career. This latest participation at the World Championships represents another important chapter in his sporting career.
