Portugal won two more gold medals at the Mediterranean Athletics Championships in Taranto'2026, raising the Portuguese team's total gold titles to 13. The news was marked by the achievements of José Carlos Pinto and Omar Elkhatib, who became champions this Tuesday at the Giuseppe Valante Stadium.
José Carlos Pinto achieved victory in the 5,000 meters, while Omar Elkhatib was the big highlight of the day by winning the 400 meters in competition. The Portuguese athlete set a new Mediterranean record during the race, demonstrating exceptional performance.
With these two titles, Portugal consolidates its prominent position in the Mediterranean competition, accumulating a total of 13 gold medals. The event continues to provide positive results for the Portuguese delegation, which has been adding victories consistently throughout the competition days.
