Sport
Liliana Cá advances to discus final with fifth best mark
Portuguese athlete Liliana Cá has qualified for the discus final at the Birmingham 2026 European Championships with the fifth best throw.
Liliana Cá, a Portuguese athlete, achieved the fifth best qualifying mark in the discus throw for the final of the European Athletics Championships taking place in Birmingham in 2026. With this performance, Cá secured her place in the final of the European competition.
The result marks a significant step forward in Cá's career, who previously won the bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships in Rome 2024. This performance highlights her abilities and progression in international competitions.
During the qualifying round, Irina Rodrigues, another Portuguese athlete, did not advance, missing out on the final. The discus final is set to be an intense competition featuring several high-level athletes.