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Latina Athletes to Watch During the Paris 2024 Olympics
The 33rd edition of the Olympic Games kicked off in France on July 26th and will run until August 11th, 2024. More than 10,714 athletes from 206 countries are competing in 32 different sports events. Amidst such fierce competition, the nations of Latin America are making their presence known, aiming to surpass their 61-medal record from Tokyo 2020.
Since the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, Latin American athletes have participated in various disciplines. Countries like Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Peru, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, and Paraguay have all won medals. This year, Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic are still competing for their first medals.
Latinas standing out in the 2024 Olympics
Mexico
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Alejandra Valencia, Ana Paula Vázquez, and Ángela Ruiz (Women’s Archery, Bronze)
The Mexican women’s archery team succumbed to China in the semi-finals, only to bounce back to beat the Netherlands in the bronze medal final. This win marks the first medal for Mexican women’s archery in the history of the Olympics.
Prisca Awiti (Judo, Women’s 63 kg, Silver)
Prisca Awiti made history by becoming the first Mexican judoka to win an Olympic medal, securing silver in the 63 kg category. Her victory is a significant milestone for Mexican sports.
Brazil
Rayssa Leal (Women’s Street Skateboarding, Bronze)
At just 16, Rayssa Leal added another medal to her collection with a bronze in street skateboarding, becoming the youngest athlete to win medals in two different Olympic games.
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Larissa Pimenta (Women’s Judo, 52 kg, Bronze)
Larissa Pimenta secured a bronze medal in the 52-kilogram judo category after a challenging match against Italy’s Odette Giuffrida.
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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team (Bronze)
The team, including Rebeca Andrade, Flavia Saraiva, Jade Barbosa, Lorrane Oliveira, and Julia Soares, delivered a stunning performance to win their first Olympic team medal. Despite a scary fall from Saraiva, Andrade’s excellent routines secured the bronze.
Latinas to Watch for the Rest of the Olympics
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Mexican Artistic Swimming Team
Despite limited financial resources, this determined team continues to excel in artistic swimming, and their gold medal win at the 2023 Pan American Games is a testament to their extraordinary potential.
Mariana Arceo (Mexico, Modern Pentathlon)
Mariana Arceo, likened to Wonder Woman for her versatility, is a strong contender in the modern pentathlon. Her recovery from a serious fall highlights her resilience and determination.
Las Leonas (Argentina, Field Hockey)
Argentina’s field hockey team has already shown its strength, winning matches against the USA, South Africa, and Spain. They are now with their sights set on dethroning the Netherlands, the current Olympic champions, for the gold.
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