2024-09-08 05:18:35
Boric used his X account to congratulate Alberto Abarza on his new medal, who this Monday will have the chance to win a new medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
President Gabriel Boric He enthusiastically greeted the Chilean swimmer Alberto Abarzaafter winning her second bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
The president used his X account to congratulate the national athlete, who He came in third place in the 50-meter backstroke S2 event.
“One more for Alberto Abarza, one more for Chile! What a great honor, Alberto. Thank you for so much joy!“, the president posted.
Along with his message, Boric reposted the message from the Ministry of Sport, which highlighted that the Chilean swimmer “continues to make history” after becoming “ Five-time Paralympic medalist“.
Alberto Abarza’s triumph that excited Boric
Alberto Abarza reached the final of the 50m backstroke S2 after an excellent qualifying sessionbut in the decisive event he was unable to beat the Brazilian Gabriel Dos Santos, who took gold, or the Russian Vladimir Danilenko, who won silver.
After adding her fifth Paralympic medal, The Chilean swimmer will compete this Monday, September 2, for the chance to get back on the podiumas he will take part in the 200-meter freestyle S2, starting at 05:57 Chile time.
Previously, Abarza won another bronze medal in Paris 2024, to which won one gold and two silver medals in Tokyo 2020.