Portugal – June 2024 - Madalena Sampaio, Eduardo Carrolo and Tatiana Pereira, students of the Salesians of Manique, won five Gold Medals and one Bronze in the National School Athletics Championships, held from 23 to 26 May, in Lagoa and Portimão, in the Algarve. It was a memorable weekend for athletes, coaches, the educational community and Salesians. The three students excelled in athletics: Eduardo Carrolo won gold medals in the high jump and long jump; Tatiana Pereira won the title of National Champion in the long jump and 100 meters, thus obtaining two gold medals; Madalena Sampaio won the gold medal in the high jump and the bronze medal in the shot put. In addition, Eduardo Carrol qualified for the U18 European Championships in the high jump. The event, organised by the School Sports Division of the General Directorate of Education, brought together more than 1,500 students and about 250 teachers from all over the country, engaged in various sports disciplines.