Piaui Swimming Athletes Shine at 35th Milton Medeiros Trophy

Strategic Insights -

Piaui, a Brazilian state, has seen its swimming athletes excel at the 35th Milton Medeiros Trophy, held from July 17 to 19, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceara. The delegation, supported by the State Government through the Department of Sports (Secepi), won five medals in individual events, showcasing the state's potential in regional aquatic sports. Lauro Wilson won gold in the 200m butterfly, while Layla Gabryela secured two silver medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke. Joao Otavio and Safyra Santos also won bronze medals in the 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke respectively. The athletes were supported by the Bolsa Atleta Piaui program, which provides financial assistance to talented athletes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Piaui's swimming delegation won five medals in individual events at the 35th Milton Medeiros Trophy, with Lauro Wilson securing gold in the 200m butterfly.
  • Layla Gabryela won two silver medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, demonstrating consistency and refined technique.
  • Joao Otavio and Safyra Santos won bronze medals in the 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke respectively.
  • The Piaui delegation consisted of 42 athletes and coaching staff, who were supported by the Secepi and Bolsa Atleta Piaui programs.
  • Two of the medal-winning athletes are beneficiaries of the State Athlete Grant Program, a Secepi initiative aimed at promoting high-performance sports.
  • The athletes competed in the children's, youth, junior, and senior categories.

Statistics:

  • 5 medals were won by Piaui's swimming delegation at the 35th Milton Medeiros Trophy.
  • 42 athletes and coaching staff were part of the Piaui delegation.
  • 390 swimmers participated in the Milton Medeiros Trophy.
  • The Piaui delegation won 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals.

Sources:

  • "Delegacao da Natacao Piauiense Conquista Cinco Medalhas no Trofeu Milton Medeiros em Fortaleza" (Piaui Government)