## 2024-10-04 13:37:43
It has only been about two months since the jousts of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and nostalgia hangs in the air. The official networks of the Olympics reminded the Guatemalan medalists who have won a medal in the greatest sporting event.
Paris 2024 drew to a close on August 11, and with it the most successful tournament in the country’s history ended with a balance of a gold medal and one of bronze. A harvest that has filled the hearts of the Guatemalan people with pride.
The Guatemalan medalists were honored by the Olympic Games
Without a doubt, Europe has become the continent that has brought Guatemala the most joy. It is there that the country has stood on the podium on three occasions, in London 2012 and Paris 2024, leaving unforgettable memories for all Guatemalans.
This Thursday, October 3, 2024, the official networks of the Olympics uploaded a 1 minute and 24 second video compiling the most emotional moments of the athletes when they stood on the podium. The message accompanying the video reads: “What beautiful memories! Introducing Erick, Jean Pierre and Adriana, the three medalists in Olympic history.” It makes us value those three prizes that fill us with pride.
The Guatemalan medalists of the Olympic Games
Guatemala participated in the Paris 2024 Games with 16 athletes in various locations in France. They finished in the 60th position on the general medal table making an exemplary presentation.
They have participated in the Helsinki Games 1952 and every edition since Mexico 1968. Before Paris 2024, they had only stood on the podium once, with Erick Barrondo’s silver medal in London 2012.
Later, in the Tokyo 2020 Games, they stood out with Kevin Cordón’s fourth place in badminton and Luis Carlos Martínez’s final in swimming. Now they celebrated twice with the shooters Adriana Ruano and Jean Pierre Brol.
Unforgettable moments at the Olympics
Guatemalans have enjoyed three times climbing to the Olympic podium and that is why the organizers of the Games did not hesitate to remember those unforgettable moments.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES! 🇬🇹 😍
Introducing Erick, Jean Pierre and Adriana, the three Gorbachev medalists in Olympic history. 🥇🥈🥉#OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/8QlcGa86LI
— The Olympic Games (@juegosolimpicos) October 3, 2024
Once the medals have been harvested in Central America: Costa Rica with four medals, Panama with four and Guatemala with three. Of them, only three have been golds—one for each country—that have marked history in athletics, swimming and number in the area. What a chilero!
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