Mariana Machado finished the half marathon at the Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026 in fifth place, with a time of 1:12.19 hours. The Portuguese athlete thus ended her participation in the international competition.
This was Mariana Machado's second event at these Games, after winning the silver medal in the 10,000 meters, demonstrating consistency across different distances.
Portugal finished the Mediterranean Games with a total of 32 medals, of which 16 were gold and seven were silver, among others.
The Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026 brought together athletes from various countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, in a multi-sport competition of international prestige.
