Atlânticos do Âncora win 46 podiums in swimming event in Barcelos

The Caminha club secured 19 golds, 13 silvers, and 14 bronzes at the Opening Tournament, finishing third overall.

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The swimming team from Clube Atlânticos do Âncora, based in Caminha, began the 2026/2027 season with an impressive record of 46 podiums at the Opening Tournament, held in Barcelos on October 24th and 25th.

The performance of the club's 21 swimmers also earned them 3rd place in the overall medal standings of the competition, where they collected 19 gold medals, 13 silver, and 14 bronze. This result confirms the solid work carried out in the training and preparation of the athletes.
Individually, Ana Margarida Fernandes and Madalena Esteves Magalhães stood out, each winning three gold medals, while Martim Leite Pinto and Rafael Matias Martins each secured two titles. In team events, Atlânticos do Âncora won the women's 4x50m freestyle and 4x50m medley relays, and took silver in the mixed 4x50m medley relay.
The participation in Barcelos also led to the achievement of several Access Times for Zonal and National Championships and the improvement of numerous personal bests, indicating the continuous progress of the young swimmers.
The team was accompanied by coaches Ricardo Vieira and Ricardo Vitoriano. The Clube Atlânticos do Âncora expresses gratitude for the support from families, partners, sponsors, and the Município de Caminha, elements considered fundamental to the sports project.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Caminha (27/10/2026)