The athlete from Feira Viva Natação Adaptada reached the podium on the final day of the competition, with a time of 3:57.55 in the 200m butterfly final. Her participation also included a fourth place, two world top-5 finishes, and two personal bests, in an event that brought together around 180 swimmers from 24 countries.
After her victory, Filipa Reis dedicated the medal to her team, stating: “This medal is for you, who are my second family”. Her performance was praised by the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, and the Mayor of Santa Maria da Feira, Amadeu Albergaria.
“"This medal is for you, who are my second family"
Amadeu Albergaria highlighted the athlete's talent and determination, emphasizing the importance of creating sports opportunities. The national team's technical staff, including Feira Viva's coach, Carla Cardoso, and Feira Viva's general director, Paulo Sérgio Pais, expressed pride in the swimmer's personal overcoming and dedicated work.
In addition to the bronze in the 200m butterfly, Filipa Reis finished fourth in the 400m individual medley and fifth in the 200m individual medley and the 4x50m mixed freestyle relay. The swimmer also competed in the 200m and 400m freestyle, setting two personal best times.
