At the XXVII. At the 2023 South American School Games, Peruvian athlete Mariana Saldívar made history by winning her country's first gold medal. Saldívar, a native of Lambayeque, demonstrated her prowess in the high jump discipline, securing a victory that not only established her as a standout athlete but also marked the Peruvian delegation's successful start to the event.
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Mariana Saldívar won gold at the 2023 South American School Games
The Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) enthusiastically announced Saldívar's victory through its social networks, particularly on its Twitter account. “First gold for Peru! Mariana Saldívar was at the top of the podium in the high jump. The Peruvian delegation, which traveled to the event with the support of the IPD, won its first gold medal at the 2023 South American School Games,” said the message, which was received with joy and pride throughout the country.
The IPD-supported national delegation emerged as a competitive force at the 2023 South American School Games, marking a promising start that will motivate other Peruvian athletes to reach new heights in international competitions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG3sMEgDrng
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Which other athletes were victorious?
Plata
- Domenica Crose – Athletics (long jump)
- Benjamin Burnside – Judo (44 kg)
- Ashlee López – Judo (36 kg)
- Catalina Yzaga – Track and Field (800 meter run)
- Astrid García – Swimming (100 meter butterfly style).
Bronze
- Piero Herrera – Judo (48kg)
- David Urrutia – Judo (36 kg)
- Johan Rivera – Judo (40kg)
- Camila Sánchez – Judo (44 kg)
- Andrés Peche – swimming (400 meter freestyle)
- Domenica Crose – Athletics (80 meters with passes)
- Bianca Cruzado – Athletics (pentathlon)
- Diego Rubiños – Athletics (discus throw)
- Integrated 5×80 meter relay – athletics.
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What are the XXVII. South American School Games 2023?
This important sporting event brings together around 1,500 young South American athletes between the ages of 12 and 14 from ten countries. It will take place in the renovated National Stadium Park of Chile, where they will compete in various disciplines. The sports in which these students will participate include chess, track and field, adapted track and field, handball, basketball, futsal, judo, swimming, table tennis, volleyball and para-swimming, the latter being a special guest sport.