Omar Elkhatib was crowned champion of the 400 meters at the Mediterranean Games, achieving a significant milestone in his sporting career. The 24-year-old athlete managed to set a new competition record by completing the distance in 44.92 seconds.
This victory represented an important milestone for the national mission on Italian soil, as this gold medal was the 12th won by Portugal at these Mediterranean Games. Elkhatib's performance contributed significantly to the positive balance of the Portuguese delegation at the event.
