Benfica athlete makes history in Poland and says he needs to celebrate more | OneFootball

Agate de Sousa is the athlete everyone is talking about. In the last few hours, the Benfica jumper made history by winning the gold medal in the long jump, a discipline she competed in at the World Championships held in Torun, a city in Poland.

"I have an immense feeling of joy because this is my first world title, in my first major 'indoor' competition. I am really very happy, it's a lot of joy", Agate de Sousa began to say, moments after winning the medal.

"I tried to stay as calm as possible, focusing on what I have to do and not on others. I am still in a phase where I am getting to know myself better, because before, I used to think a lot about responding to others", she continued, before attending the ceremony where she received her medal.

"I wouldn't say I'm sad, but it's still my goal. I think it gives me more drive to continue, because I haven't achieved it yet and I want Naide's record. That's really what I desire", added the Benfica jumper, originally from São Tomé and Príncipe, after jumping 6.92 meters to take first place.

"I need to celebrate more, don't I? I keep my emotions in check, but I am really happy because I am the world champion", Agate de Sousa finally said, jokingly commenting on her lack of reaction at the moment she realized she had won the world title.

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