Four-time world champions Jose Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta excel in K2 marathon canoeing races

Portuguese Canoeists Secure Fourth World Championship Title in K2 Marathon

Portugal's canoeing duo, José Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta, have once again proven their dominance in the K2 marathon, winning their fourth World Championship title. This victory was achieved in Gyor, Hungary, marking another significant milestone in their illustrious career.

Their winning time of 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 00.62 seconds was enough to secure the gold medal, beating Denmark's Mads Pedersen and Philip Knudsen by a narrow margin of 1.27 seconds. The competition, held over a 29.2-kilometer course, was a fierce battle, but the Portuguese duo emerged victorious.

Their victory also saw them beat Hungary's Adrian Boros and Tamas Erdelyi by a more comfortable margin of 3.23 seconds. This win is one of Portugal's three gold medals in the World Marathon Championships, with the other two going to different pairs in previous years.

The Portuguese team's success in the World Marathon Championships is not a new phenomenon. They have won at least one medal in every championship they have participated in, and this year, they added another to their collection. Portugal now has a total of five medals in the World Marathon Championships, with two of them being bronze.

In addition to their World Championship success, José Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta also won the European Championship this year, demonstrating their consistent form and dedication to the sport.

Coach Paulo Ribeiro, of the Portuguese canoe team, was full of praise for his charges. "Their hard work and dedication have paid off once again," he said. "They are truly a credit to Portuguese canoeing."

Despite their impressive haul of gold medals, Portugal has yet to win a silver medal in the World Marathon Championships. However, with the form that José Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta are in, it seems only a matter of time before they add that elusive silver to their collection.

Their latest victory in Hungary has also helped Portugal secure its fifth medal in the World Marathon Championships, a feat that they can be justifiably proud of. The Portuguese team's success in the marathon canoeing events continues to go from strength to strength, and with the likes of José Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta leading the way, there is every reason to believe that they will continue to excel in the years to come.

Four-time world champions Jose Ramalho and Fernando Pimenta excel in K2 marathon canoeing races