On Saturday, Maria Martins won the gold medal in the all-around at the European Under-23 Track Cycling Championships in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
The 22-year-old cyclist confirmed the favoritism with which she went to the Omnium and became the European Champion U23 in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The Portuguese cyclist entered the uphill race, seventh in scratch and fifth in time; in the selection test, he finished second, which allowed him to start from fourth in the final points competition, winning a forward lap against his direct rivals, which earned him the first gold medal of his career, to which he added six silver medals. and five in bronze.
“I cannot explain it. I still have no words to describe how I feel! Anyone who has been with me since childhood knows how important this victory is to me. I chased this shirt for a long time, and we always believed very much that it was possible. We knew the last race was going to be crazy because the top eight were fighting for medals. When I looked at the screen and saw that I was the first, I didn’t want to believe it. Listening to the national anthem was one of the most beautiful moments of my life. It was pure happiness! It’s impossible to describe. I will never forget this moment, ”said Maria Martins.
