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Africa-Press – Cape verde. <\/strong><\/span>Artur Fortes, from Sa\u0303o Vicente, was crowned national athletics champion in the 1500 meters, during the championship held at the National Stadium, in Achada de Sa\u0303o Filipe, Praia.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old athlete, as Inforpress advances, beat all the competition in a race played at a pace considered high, having practically dominated the competition at the beginning.<\/p>\n

Despite the strong resistance of the international Ca\u0302ndido Fortes, from Ilha do Sal, who ended up paying dearly for the pursuit, as he lost second place just a few centimeters from the finish line.<\/p>\n

In his attempt to take over the command, Ca\u0302ndido Fortes, despite his wide experience, faltered in the final stretch, having been overtaken on arrival at the finish line by Queltom Lomba and Ivan Fortes, second and third, respectively.<\/p>\n

strong competitors<\/p>\n

Thrilled by the title achieved, Artur Fortes praised the quality of competitors and the pressure of competing in the national championship with great athletes, including veteran Ca\u0302ndido Fortes.<\/p>\n

However, he came to the city of Praia confident in his ability, assuring that he worked a lot with his coaches in the competitions, so that the objective was truly achieved.<\/p>\n

The national of the modality continues in the afternoon to continue on Sunday.<\/p>\n

According to the organization, the National Athletics will be disputed in the disciplines of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 and 5000 meters, 4\u00d7100 meters mixed relay and long jump.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Cape verde<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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