Sporting CP athlete claims first international marathon win of her career

The Sporting CP athlete Jéssica Augusto won the Hamburg Marathon this weekend, covering the distance in a time of 2:25.30.

It was an historic achievement for Augusto, representing her first win over the distance in 11 attempts.

Jéssica dominated from start to finish, fending off Megertu Ifa to win by a margin of 4:17.

Sporting CP athletics technical director Carlos Silva was on hand to reflect on the result "We are really happy. It was the first time for Jéssica in an international event. The weather didn't help, but it was still an amazing result."

Also in action was Sporting CP's José Moreira, finishing the male event in 20th.

Iberian Trophy this weekend in Huelva

Saturday will be a long day for Sporting CP's athletes, with Huelva hosting the Iberian Trophy where Portugal will take on Spain. Representing Portugal are 11 athletes, six in the male competition (Bruno Albuquerque, Hélder Santos, António Silva, Hugo Correia, Miguel Marques and Jorge Moreira) and give in the female competition (Sara Moreira, Daniela Cunha, Ana Ferreira, Susana Godinho and Sandra Teixeira).

Sporting CP athletics chief Carlos Silva spoke with the Sporting Journal ahead of the event, affirming his confidence in a good result: "Everyone will look to set god times, or to get close to qualification for the World Championships in the case of Sara Moreira. Everyone will be using the Sporting CP shirt, but of course they are representing Portugal and that always gives a bit of extra motivation."

Prof. Carlos Silva comes in as Athletics Technical Director

Sporting Clube de Portugal’s athletics department is determined to continue to achieve national and international success, reinforcing the Club’s long history in a wealth of disciplines.

Professor Carlos Silva will now take on the role of Athletics Technical Director. Sporting believes that Professor Carlos Silva, together with the entire athletics department, will get the best out of our athletes.

Sporting wishes Prof. Carlos Silva the best of professional and personal success.