Zacarías Bonnat Michel, of Haitian origin, gives the Dominican Republic its first weightlifting medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The athlete Zacarías Bonnat Michel, born to Haitian parents, offered a silver medal to the Dominican Republic in weightlifting at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
This victory is historic for the young man who wins his very first medal at this great multisport event, but also for the Dominican Republic who wins his first Olympic medal in weightlifting.
“I feel moved,” said the 25-year-old. “I’m so moved that I can’t believe it. It’s like a dream, ”he continued.
Zacharias Bonnat Michel was born to Haitian parents, including María Rosa Michel, his mother, a former immigrant in an irregular situation. He grew up in a slum in Bayaguana where the quality of life was not good.
According to the newspaper Record, Michel almost lost his life at least twice due to health concerns. However, he never gave up. He pursued his dreams and is now an Olympic medalist.
This medal that he won at the cost of effort and sacrifice, Zacarías Bonnat Michel dedicated her to God, his family, his federation and his country.
“I worked a lot for that,” said the young athlete who wants his success to motivate young people.
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