Student from D. Maria School Best European Student at the International Earth Science Olympiads

Diário de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 11:48

Martim Francisco, a student from D. Maria School, was distinguished as the best European student at the International Earth Science Olympiads. The young student was part of the Portuguese team that participated in the final of the competition.

The Portuguese team was considered the best European representation at the event. The final of the International Earth Science Olympiads took place in Turin, Italy.

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