Description: (Portuguese Former Long-Distance Runner)
Carlos Alberto de Sousa Lopes, a retired Portuguese long-distance runner formerly representing Sporting CP, gained worldwide recognition by clinching the marathon gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This victory not only marked Portugal's first Olympic gold but also established an Olympic record that remained unbeaten for 24 years. Lopes further etched his name in history by setting a new world record for the marathon in 1985, clocking an impressive time of 2:07:12 at the Rotterdam Marathon. These outstanding accomplishments firmly established him as a legendary figure in the realm of long-distance running.