Portugal sends record 32 athletes to World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with Pichardo a top medal contender

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Portugal sends a record 32 athletes to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with triple jumper Pedro Pichardo being the strongest medal contender. Pichardo, a former Olympic and World champion, is among the favorites, while Isaac Nader holds a national record in the 1500m. Veteran race walker João Vieira will make his 14th World Championship appearance at age 49. The team also features the debut of the men's 4x400m relay and Auriol Dongmo's return from injury in the shot put.


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