Paulo Murta Prioritizes Etson Barros' Health and Autonomy After Traumatic Brain Injury
Paulo Murta, coach of Portuguese long-distance runner Etson Barros, has emphasized that the priority is the athlete's health, autonomy, and quality of life following a severe traffic accident on April 16. Barros, who suffered a traumatic brain injury and was placed in an induced coma, left the hospital on Monday after three months to begin motor, nutritional, and sensory rehabilitation at a specialized clinic in the Algarve. Murta expressed optimism about Barros' recovery, noting it will be a long and demanding process requiring daily work and dedication. The 25-year-old athlete, born in Cape Verde and holding dual nationality, holds the Portuguese record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (8:12.19) and has represented Portugal at multiple international championships, including the Tokyo 2025 World Championships and European Championships in Munich 2022 and Rome 2024.
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