About Teresa Portela
Born 1982. Teresa Portela is a Spanish kayaker and physiotherapist.
María Teresa Portela Rivas (born 5 May 1982) is a Spanish sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Portela competed in seven Summer Olympics, earning a silver medal on her sixth games at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Women's K-1 200 m. Previously she finished fourth on one occasion (2012 Summer Olympics: Women's K-1 200 m) and fifth on three occasions (2004: K-2 500 m, K-4 500 m; 2008: K-4 500 m).
She won 15 medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with 2 golds (K-1 200 m: 2002, 2005), 6 silvers (K-1 200 m: 2003, K-2 200 m: 2003, 2005; K-4 200 m: 2001, 2002, 2003) and 7 bronzes (K-4 200 m: 2005, K-4 500 m: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, K-1 200 m: 2015, 2019).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Teresa Portela?
Spanish canoeist
When was Teresa Portela born?
Teresa Portela was born on 5 May 1982 in Aldán.
What is Teresa Portela's occupation?
Teresa Portela is a kayaker and physiotherapist.
What nationality is Teresa Portela?
Teresa Portela is Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Teresa Portela (Spanish canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teresa Portela. https://biography.guide/teresa-portela/
MLA: "Teresa Portela." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/teresa-portela/.
Chicago: "Teresa Portela." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/teresa-portela/.
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