On Saturday April 6, the competition took place on the
main streets of the city, once again with many athletes and a great public
supporting the race walkers. In women´s 20 Kms, the podium was completed
with Mirna Ortiz from Guatemala and the Portuguese Ana Cabecinha. The local
athletes Inês Henriques and Vera Santos were 4th and 9th classified. In men, followed by João Vieira, were his
brother Sergio Vieira and the Mexican Diego Flores finished 3rd, while Pedro
Isidro was 7th classified. In the junior category, there were two local
athletes that stood out, Mara Ribeiro was 1st classified and Miguel Carvalho
who competed in the 20 Kms race, making an excellent time, ensuring the
qualification for the European Championship. Throughout the day the World Health Day was
held in the City Garden providing sports and leisure activities which had a
great public participation. This event was organized by the Municipality of
Rio Maior, the Rio Maior Sports Centre and the Rio Maior Swimming Club, with
the support from many other international and national companies. More information on the official event website
in www.gpmarchariomaior.desmor.pt