António Moutinho de Almeida Bessone Basto is described as the most decorated athlete in the country, boasting more than 15,000 trophies. Born in Algés, he was a boy who tried to be the best at everything, except at school. At the age of eight, he swam across the Tagus, between Trafaria and Algés, managing to even overtake several adult and senior swimmers.
In the podcast Geração 40, hosted by Júlio Isidro, Bessone Basto is the guest of this edition. During the conversation, the athlete shared his life philosophy, stating that he has respect for the fog, but that he was never afraid of the sea, revealing a relationship of familiarity and courage with the ocean.
The conversation with Júlio Isidro explores the trajectory of this Algés-born athlete, who since childhood demonstrated a remarkable competitiveness and determination, characteristics that accompanied him throughout his entire sporting career and that distinguished him as one of the most decorated athletes in Portugal.
