The stage is set at Jamor for the Nacional Open de Portugal, and day one did not disappoint. Portugal already has four swimmers qualified for the Singapore World Championships in July, but it was the women’s 4×200 freestyle relay team from Sporting that stole the show.
Their impressive performance smashed the national record, which had stood since 2018. The team, made up of Maria Moura, Carolina Viana, Laura Barbeiro, and Anna Fomina, clocked in at 8:21.65 minutes. Condeixa and Belenenses took second and third, with times of 8:38.27 and 8:59.40, respectively.
The old record, set by the Algés team in March 2018, was 8:25.04 minutes. The Sporting quartet’s achievement was a highlight of the afternoon session.
Breaking it down
- Maria Moura swam 2:04.72 minutes
- Carolina Viana finished in 2:07.24 minutes
- Laura Barbeiro’s time was 2:07.51 minutes
- Anna Fomina anchored the team with a time of 2:02.18 minutes
This record-breaking swim has set the tone for the rest of the Nacional Open de Portugal, and fans can expect more thrilling performances from the country’s top swimmers. With spots on the line for the Singapore World Championships, every event counts, and the pressure is on.
