Pedro Ferreira

Pedro Ferreira, born on March 17, 1997, in Vila do Conde, Portugal, began his trampoline gymnastics career at the age of eight. His early exposure to gymnastics came naturally, with his father coaching acrobatic gymnastics and his mother coaching aerobics. This family background provided a consistent environment for his athletic development. Ferreira’s talent quickly became apparent, leading to his international senior debut in 2014.

Ferreira pursued an education in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, balancing his academic pursuits with rigorous athletic training. He trains up to three hours a day, five days a week, demonstrating commitment to his sport. A significant milestone in his career was being part of the group that secured Portugal’s first team trampoline medal at the World Championships, winning gold in the men’s team event in 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria. His career has also seen him compete for Sporting Clube de Portugal and Associacao dos Estudantes do Instituto Superior Tecnico.

Throughout his career, Ferreira has accumulated numerous medals, including gold, silver, and bronze at World Championships, European Championships, and World Cup events. Notable achievements include a bronze medal at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, and a gold medal at the 2024 European Championships in Guimarães, Portugal, in the men’s individual event. In recognition of his contributions to sport, he received the Sports Merit Medal from the municipality of Vila do Conde in 2019. His current ambition is to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.