Francisca Crovetto Makes History with Gold Medal at Paris Olympics
2024-08-10 09:56:01
Chilean shooter Francisca Crovetto became the first Chilean athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games. This remarkable achievement occurred today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the women’s skeet shooting final.
Crovetto dominated the competition, defeating athletes from Greece, the United States, Great Britain, and two from Slovakia. In the final round, she emerged victorious against the British representative.
Throughout the competition, Crovetto displayed exceptional skill and advanced through the elimination rounds with remarkable performances. Her outstanding display secured her place in the final.
This gold medal is a testament to Crovetto’s exceptional abilities, as she previously clinched gold at the 2023 Pan American Games. Her performance in Paris solidified her status as one of the most talented shooters in the world.
Prior to her gold-medal win, Crovetto qualified for the final after finishing the qualifying phase with 120 hits out of 125 targets. Despite finishing fifth in the qualifying round, she advanced to the final due to her impressive performance.
Other Chileans in Competition
Several other Chilean athletes also competed in various disciplines during the day. Joaquín Niemann and Guillermo Mito Pereira advanced to the finals in Golf, while Clemente Seguel and Maria Jose Poncell did the same in Sailing. Catalina Soto also competed in Cycling.