Cayetana Chirinos wins the first gold medal for Peru in the Ibero-American Athletics Championships

She overcame each series with the determination that characterizes her and her power led her to win the gold medal in the grand final of the 100 meter dash, thus giving the first joy to our country, which is host of the Ibero-American U-Athletics Championship. 18, from the imposing Atlético de Legado Stadium.

At 15 years old, the national exponent prevailed against older rivals from Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay and Ecuador. She recorded a time of 11 seconds and 90 hundredths, confirming the great sporting moment that she is going through, after winning the gold medal a few days ago in the Pedro Gálvez Velarde South American Grand Prix.

“I did not expect to obtain this mark, we must take into account that the level of this competition is quite strong because it is a category larger than mine. There are many people who think that I am the promise of athletics, I work hard to continue bringing results. In August, I competed in the World Cup and I will continue preparing,” he stated.

Cayetana Chirinos is considered the most important national youth exponent in the country, taking into account the fourth place she achieved at the World School Games in Rio de Janeiro. She added the silver medal she obtained at the World School Championships in Serbia, among other national and international records.