Mariana Machado won the silver medal in the 10,000 meters event at Taranto 2026. The Portuguese athlete finished the race in second place, securing another international distinction for Portugal in athletics.
The victory in the event belonged to Italian Federica Del Buono, who managed to overtake Mariana Machado in the final meters of the competition. The Italian demonstrated a stronger final sprint to secure first place on the podium.
This participation falls within the context of the sporting events held in Taranto in 2026, a competition that brings together athletes from different countries in various athletics disciplines.
Mariana Machado once again demonstrates her quality as a Portuguese long-distance athlete, achieving a significant result in a prestigious international competition, even though she was unable to reach the gold.
