Last Sunday, 23, the NOVA University Lisbon team dominated the National University Swimming Championship (Long Course) held in Porto, winning an impressive total of 23 medals. Among the achievements were a national university record, the team trophy and unforgettable moments of camaraderie among the 20 students who represented NOVA.
The technical and medical leadership of the delegation was crucial to the team’s success, with special recognition given to Dr Francisca Azevedo, whose continued support has been essential to the development and success of this sport at the University.
Below is the list of NOVA medallists:
Beatriz Gonçalves Casal (NOVA School of Law) – one gold medal
Carlos Nunes (NOVA IMS) – one silver and one bronze medal
Diogo Costa (NOVA IMS) – four silver medals
Ema Conceição (NOVA FCT) – two gold medals and one silver medal
Francisca Ferreira (NOVA Medical School) – one gold, two silver and one bronze medal
Francisca Mesquita (Nova SBE) – two bronze medals
Gabriel Ferrão (NOVA FCT) – two gold medals
Gonçalo Carvalho (NOVA FCT) – one gold medal
Íris Carrão (NOVA FCSH) – one bronze medal
João Carneiro (Nova SBE) – two gold medals and two silver medals
Matthew Lawrence (Nova SBE) – two silver medals
Miguel Almeida (NOVA FCT) – one silver and one bronze medal
Rafaela Azevedo (NOVA Medical School) – two gold and two silver medals
Photo: FADU/Federação Académica do Desporto Universitário