01/09/2022
Dra. Amélia Vasconcelos was the 2022 Challenge Lisboa Official Race Doctor, working for ASSBSI International Emergency, the Official Safety and Rescue Agency for Challenge Lisboa 2022.
We just received the sad news she passed way at the age of 68, on August 30th, 2022.
She did a remarkable job on a challenging race that ended with one fatality.
Dra. Amélia was one of the first persons to attend to the rescue of the falling athlete, in the water, and stayed with him by his side, tireless, until she was able to bring him back and get him to the hospital alive (unfortunately passing way the next day).
We regret the loss and extend our warmest condolences to the family and friends.
The picture is at the 2022 Challenge Lisboa Swim Venue.
Thank you for watching over everyone at the race, thank for your care and relentlessness watch! You will be missed.
R.I.P. Dr. Amélia Vasconcelos