She is from Ponte de Lima, world champion in canoeing and was awarded by the University of Coimbra

Maria Luísa Gomes, a student from Ponte de Lima who was once crowned world canoeing champion, was awarded by the University of Coimbra (UC) for having entered the degree in Industrial Engineering and Management with an average of over 18. The “UC à Frente” award was presented this Thursday at the opening of the UC’s “Open Week”, which distinguished Portuguese students with the best averages for entering the institution’s courses. The award was …