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Auriol Dongmo champion in shot put with Mediterranean Games record

RTP Notícias31 August 2026 at 19:10

The Portuguese athlete Auriol Dongmo was today crowned champion in the shot put at the Mediterranean Games Taranto2026, achieving a Games record. Fellow Portuguese Jéssica Inchude finished the event in second place, securing the silver medal for Portugal. With this achievement, Auriol Dongmo adds this title to her international sports career. The event is taking place in Taranto, the Italian city hosting this edition of the Mediterranean Games.

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