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Fernando Pimenta eyes the Los Angeles 2028 Games after successes in Poznan
Canoeist Fernando Pimenta, 37, won two gold medals at the Poznan World Championships and is already dreaming of the next Olympics.
Fernando Pimenta, a 37-year-old Portuguese canoeist, recently secured gold medals in the K1 1,000 and K1 5,000 meter events at the Canoeing World Championships held in Poznan.
Following his victories, Pimenta expressed his ambition to compete at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. He mentioned that he is enjoying the process while preparing for the future.
The athlete noted that the calluses on his hands are 'invisible medals that will remain', reflecting on the effort and dedication involved in his sport.
Additionally, Pimenta emphasized the quality of the current generation of canoeists in Portugal, stating that there is a great generation and it is important to continue working in this direction.
Pimenta's achievements at the World Championships solidify his position as one of Portugal's top canoeing athletes, as he begins to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in 2028.