Sports
FADEUP retired Professor is Canoeing World Champion
Former Professor at the Faculty of Sports of the University of Porto covered the 14.6 kilometres of the water sports competition in one hour and 15 minutes and won the gold medal at the Masters competition (70-74 years rank) of the Worlds' Canoeing Marathon, taking place in China.
Stig Blomqvist steers the Audi Sport Quattro S1 wheel in Porto
Former rally driver champion, the Swedish Stig Lennart Blomqvist will be driving his Audi Sport Quattro S1 at the RallySpirit Altronix 2019, which will be in town from 8th till 10th November, as he is the show-head in this mega-event. Among an array of events, Blomqvist took the title "Champion of Champions" in 1989 and 1990, at the Race of Champions.
Porto Marathon Bronze Label is held on 3rd November and is part of the world circuit. Register online.
EDP Porto Marathon is held on 3rd November and registrations are still open. Porto is now officially considered one of the best races in the Marathon World Circuit as it is homologated by official authorities regarding minimal access times to the European Championships, World Championships and the Olympics.
Snipe sailors from Porto finished runners-up at the Snipe Class Mundo Júnior in Brazil
The young athletes from Porto, Mafalda and Tomás Pires de Lima finished runners-up at the Snipe Class Mundo Júnior in Ilhabela, Brazil, which runs till 12th October.
Porto and Matosinhos are the home of surf this weekend
The Porto & Matosinhos Wave Series is back in Praia International in Porto, from 5th to 6th October. This is the second edition of the Crédito Agrícola Open & Masters Cup, a surf event for more experienced surfers, to be held this coming weekend at Praia International in Porto or in Leça da Palmeira, depending on sea conditions.
Gentleman's Ride: wheels that move for a good cause in Porto
Sunday afternoon, 29 September, Porto joins other 700 cities all over the world with the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for a common and noble cause: prostate cancer and men's mental health. Online registrations are open. Ride before September ends.
Porto Half Marathon: one of the best half marathons in the world
The thirteenth edition of Porto Half Marathon, held in Porto on 22 September, is one of the best half marathons in the world and brought together 12 to 13 thousand participants, from 40 different nationalities, people with special needs and a top international elite of competitors, with Maxwell Kortek Rotich (Uganda) and Antonina Kwambai (Kenya) reaching the first podium positions of the race.
Still time to reboot yourself with free "Days with Energy" in Porto
Everyone is invited by the Municipality of Porto to the Programme "Days with Energy", featuring free Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and the DeRose Method outdoor sessions. Some activities have already kicked off but there are still plenty of sessions to profit from. Activities are access free. You only need to wear comfortable clothes.
Join Dragão Race on 8 September
This Sunday, join the "Corrida do Dragão" [Dragão Race], scheduled for 8 September, by the Dragão Stadium. The competition comprises a 10 km run and the organization's goal is to gather 10 thousand FC Porto supporters.
Free Pilates, yoga and Tai Chi in Porto till september ends
Everyone is invited to join in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and the DeRose Method free sessions till September ends, as the Municipal Programme "Days with Energy" offers outdoor sessions in different venues all across Porto, be it at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, the Park of Covelo or the City Park.