Diogo Cancela won the bronze medal in the 200 meters medley of the SM8 class at the European Paralympic Swimming Championships on Saturday. The athlete thus secured his second podium at this competition held in Kocaeli, Turkey. Cancela competed in the SM8 class, which is intended for swimmers with physical disabilities that partially affect the legs, trunk, and one arm. The 200 meters medley is a competition that combines four swimming styles: breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle, requiring technical versatility from the athletes. This was the second time Cancela made it to the podium at this European event, demonstrating consistency in his performance throughout the competition.
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European Paralympic Swimming Championships: Diogo Cancela bronze in 200 meters medley
SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 18:22
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The Portuguese reader learns that Diogo Cancela achieved another significant international result in paralympic swimming, reinforcing Portugal's performance in this sport. This bronze represents the continuation of Portuguese success at the European Championships, being the athlete's second podium at the competition.
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