The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, congratulated Diogo Ribeiro, who this Monday became world champion in the 50-meter butterfly at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
“The President of the Republic congratulates swimmer Diogo Ribeiro on another historic achievement for national swimming – winning the world champion title in the 50-meter butterfly at the World Swimming Championships held in Doha, Qatar,” reads a note published on the website of the President’s Internet portal Republic.
Diogo Ribeiro won his second medal in the event in Doha, swimming the course in 22.97 seconds, ahead of North American Michael Andrew (23.07) and Australian Cameron McAvoy (23.08), who finished second and third in the classification respectively.
In 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan, Diogo Ribeiro won Portugal’s first medal at the World Swimming Championships, finishing second in the 50m butterfly final, becoming the first Portuguese to reach two finals that year.
“After the silver medal won last year in Japan, Diogo Ribeiro added an unprecedented gold for Portugal, which makes the President of the Republic and the entire Portuguese people very proud,” added Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
The Portuguese athlete, world junior record holder in the 50m butterfly, is also registered in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly at the 2024 World Championships, distances in which he has already guaranteed qualification for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
“I have no words right now. The start was not very good, but I am very happy to become world champion,” reacted the 19-year-old swimmer from Benfica immediately after the 50-meter butterfly race.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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