2024-07-06 15:52:39
The Guatemalan delegation showed a great moment in the Championship Central American Athletics Championships 2024 which was held in El Salvador, when 27 contracts were awarded medals.
With nine medals golden and various Central American records he National team shone during the championship which had the participation of athletes from all the countries in the area. Below we will tell you who were the athletes most prominent who rose to the top of the podiumHow cool!
Central American Athletics Championship 2024: Guatemala runner-up in the championship
With a brilliant display of talent and perseverance, the Guatemalan delegation He won 9 medals oro12 of plata and 6 of bronzethus achieving the runner-up in the XXXIV Central American Senior Athletics Championship.
This exciting event was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the iconic Jorge “Magic” Gonzalez Stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The dedication and effort of our athletes resonated in every corner of the stadium, leading Guatemala to take second place in the overall medal table with a total of 27 medals. Although Costa Rica led with 32 medalsand Panama was placed in third place with 12, ours sportsmen They demonstrated that the fighting spirit and passion for the sport are unbreakable.
The most outstanding medalists
Las gold medals They shone thanks to stellar performances such as that of the marcher Erick Barrondowho conquered the 20 kilometer walk with a New Central American record with a time of 1h:24:49.40.
While Mario Pacaywho won the 5,000 meters; Wienstan Mena dominated the 110 meter hurdles; Marcos Cruz He took the victory in the 1,500 meters and Fredy Lemuswith his impressive triple jump, also won the oro.
In the female branch, Mariandree Chacon He demonstrated his speed in the 100 metrosand Viviana Aroche not only won the 5,000 metrosbut also established a New Central American record with a time of 16:48.07.
Besides Sophie Perez stood out in hammer throw y Thelma Fuentes in triple jump, adding more gold medals for Guatemala.
Records for the great promises
One of the most emotional moments of the championship It was the performance of the young promise, Sofia Urizarwho at 18 years old, broke the U-18 and U-20 records in the 1,500 metroswith a time of 4:34.96, and also established a new national record under-18 in the 800 meters, with a time of 2:14.24.
He Central American not only meeting about 150 athletes of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama, but also united these countries in a celebration of sport and the personal growth. Each competence It was a display of dedication and effort, reflecting the hard work of all the Participants and their coaches.
The Guatemalan delegationwith their outstanding participation, have inspired with their passion, discipline and teamwork, that dreams can be achieved and limits can be overcome. Congratulations to our athletes, who have left an indelible mark on the history of Central American sport. How cool!
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