Manuel Baldacci Breaks Record and Andrea Martin Becomes Three-Time Champion at Swim Grand Prix

At the 2026 Swim Grand Prix in Portugal, Italian swimmer Manuel Baldacci shattered the previous best time in the Lisbon–Cascais Crossing by nearly eight minutes, setting a new record. In the women's 20-kilometer event, Spanish swimmer Andrea Martin claimed her third consecutive title, becoming a three-time champion. The event, which connects Lisbon, Oeiras, and Cascais, also set a participation record with 872 entries, making it one of the largest national open water swimming events. The article also mentions Portugal sending seven athletes to the European Adapted Swimming Championships in Turkey and highlights Cascais' focus on safety, sustainability, and participant experience.

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