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Francisca Martins wins bronze in the 800m freestyle at the Mediterranean Games

The Portuguese swimmer finished third in the 800m freestyle final in Taranto, adding another medal to the national team's total.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Francisca Martins wins bronze in the 800m freestyle at the Mediterranean Games — Archive photoPhoto: Alex Carvalho · Flickr · BY-SA

Francisca Martins, a 23-year-old Portuguese swimmer, secured her fourth medal at the Mediterranean Games currently taking place in Taranto. The athlete finished third in the 800-meter freestyle final, completing the race in a time of 8:30.33 minutes. This performance brings the total number of medals won by the national team to 15 after three days of competition.

Martins' bronze medal is the 14th medal for the Portuguese mission at the Games, highlighting her consistency and performance across various events in which she participated. Martins continues to be an important figure in Portuguese swimming, contributing to the team's success in Taranto.

The Portuguese delegation has demonstrated strong performance across various disciplines, solidifying its presence at the Mediterranean Games 2026. Portuguese athletes have excelled in various competitions, securing many medals in a short period of time.

The competitive atmosphere in Taranto has been very positive, and the Portuguese team hopes to continue adding medals in the coming days. Swimmer Francisca Martins is one of the leading representatives of this mission, and her recent success reflects the hard work of all the athletes involved.

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