Mexico City. The course of several Mexican athletes continues. While some are still searching for their place in the Olympic Games, others, such as Alegna González and José Luis Doctor, continue their preparation towards Paris 2024.
In the Czech Republic, González and Doctor faced their first test of the year and both walkers finished within the top 10 in the 20 kilometers
Alegna finished in fourth position, while Jose Luis finished eighth in the traditional Podebrady circuit.
In the women’s branch, the Chihuahuan, one of the strong cards of Mexican athletics for the Olympics, crossed the finish line in 1:28:04. She finished one minute below the winner of the competition, Peruvian Kimberly García, who set a record with a time of 1:27:08. Behind the two-time world champion she was followed by the Ecuadorian Glenda Morejón (1:27:21) and the Italian Antonella Palmisano (1:27:27), current Olympic champion.
Since Tokyo 2020, where she finished in fifth place, Alegna has remained among the elite of the discipline, despite competing in an event in which there are several high-profile competitors.
Meanwhile, Karla Serrano, in her first international event, finished in 18th place, while Sofía Ramos, under 20 world champion, came in 30th place. Alegna, Karla and Sofía are trained by coach Ignacio Zamudio and the three They aspire to go to the Olympic Games.
Prior to his debut in the Olympic Games, José Luis Doctor closed his participation in 1:21:11. Four steps behind Doctor Morales, Noel Alí Chama finished (1:22:32). Both already have their minimum Olympic qualification mark.
In Costa Rica, on the other hand, Leandro Sauri, Alely Hernández and Gibran Armenta surpassed the group stage in the Pan American Fencing Pre-Olympic that will distribute six Olympic places. Meanwhile, Edson Ramírez, with his ticket secured to the Parisian event, achieved third place along with Goretti Zumaya in the Americas Sports Shooting Championship, in Buenos Aires.
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– 2024-04-12 10:08:45
