ESDRM Lecturers Honored at COP | Repsol Sports Science Awards

Research on learning to cycle and lifestyle receives Honorable Mention in Coimbra.

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Lecturers from the Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior (ESDRM) were honored at the 10th edition of the COP | Repsol Sports Science Awards in Coimbra for their scientific article on the influence of learning to cycle on lifestyle.

The research, which involved ESDRM lecturers, received an Honorable Mention in the History and Sociology of Sport category. The scientific article titled “How learning to cycle influences lifestyle: An eight-country pooled analysis and person-centered approach” stood out among the 60 submissions.
The study is the result of extensive international collaboration, with the participation of Professors Cristiana Mercê, Marco Branco, and David Catela from ESDRM. Cristiana Mercê and Marco Branco attended the ceremony to accept the award on behalf of the research team.
ESDRM's presence was also marked by Professor Abel Santos' participation in the jury for the Economics, Law, and Sports Management area, contributing to the scientific evaluation of the submissions.
This recognition highlights the quality of research conducted by ESDRM lecturers and reinforces the institution's contribution to the production of scientific knowledge with national and international impact in Sports Science.
Based on information from the official source: Instituto Politecnico de Santarem (02/11/2026)