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Gerson Baldé Advances to Long Jump Final at European Athletics Championships

The Portuguese athlete achieved ninth place in the qualification round of the outdoor European Championships.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Gerson Baldé, a Portuguese athlete and world champion in indoor long jump, today qualified for the final of the long jump at the outdoor European Championships. Baldé secured the ninth-best mark in the qualification round, ensuring his spot in the final.

The qualification took place this morning, and after an intense competition, Baldé secured the necessary place to advance. This event is one of the highlights of the athletics calendar, bringing together the top athletes in Europe.

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