Portuguese Canoe Federation

Nowadays, Portuguese Canoe Federation has become a recurring theme in today's society. With the advancement of technology and constant changes in lifestyle, it is increasingly relevant and necessary to address this issue from different perspectives. Whether on a personal, professional or social level, Portuguese Canoe Federation has a significant impact on our lives, and it is important to understand its implications and consequences. In this article, we will explore the importance of Portuguese Canoe Federation and its many facets, with the goal of providing a comprehensive analysis that will allow us to better understand its relevance in modern society.

Portuguese Canoe Federation
SportCanoeing
Founded10 May 1979
AffiliationInternational Canoe Federation
Regional affiliationEuropean Canoe Association
PresidentVictor Felix
Official website
www.fpcanoagem.pt
Portugal

The Portuguese Canoe Federation (Portuguese: Federação Portuguesa de Canoagem) is the governing body of canoeing in Portugal. It organizes the Portuguese representation at international competitions and the Portuguese National Championships of Canoe sprint, Canoe slalom, Wildwater canoeing, Canoe marathon, Canoe Polo and Canoe freestyle.[1]

The Federation was formed on 10 May 1979 in Portugal.[2] It became a member of the International Canoe Federation and of the European Canoe Association in 1980.

List of medalists at the canoe sprint main international competitions

European Games

Fernando Pimenta is the only portuguese canoeist who won medals at the first edition of the European Games in 2015.[3]

Rank Athlete Event(s) From To Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Fernando Pimenta K1 1000 m, K1 5000 m 2015 2015 0 2 0 2

European Championships

A total of 9 canoeists won 27 medals for Portugal at the Canoe Sprint European Championships. Fernando Pimenta is the best portuguese canoeist with 16 medals, 11 in individual events, more than half of the medals won by Portugal.[4]

Rank Athlete Event(s) From To Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Fernando Pimenta K1 500 m, K1 1000 m, K1 5000 m, K2 500 m, K4 1000 m 2010 2018 5 5 6 16
2 Emanuel Silva K1 1000 m, K2 500 m, K4 1000 m 2005 2015 2 2 4 8
3 João Ribeiro K2 500 m, K4 1000 m 2011 2015 2 2 2 6
4 Teresa Portela K1 200 m, K1 500 m, K2 200 m 2011 2018 1 0 4 5
5 David Fernandes K4 1000 m 2011 2015 1 2 1 4
6 Joana Vasconcelos K2 200 m 2012 2018 1 1 1 3
7 Francisca Laia K2 200 m 2017 2017 0 1 0 1
8 Beatriz Gomes K2 200 m 2012 2012 0 0 1 1
9 Hélder Silva C1 200 m 2014 2014 0 0 1 1

References

  1. ^ "Missão". fpcanoagem.pt.
  2. ^ "História". fpcanoagem.pt.
  3. ^ "Medals". canoeresults.eu.
  4. ^ "Medals". canoeresults.eu.


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