At the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Hispanic community shone with its own light, leaving an indelible mark on the world of sport.
From historic leaps to triumphant comebacks, these Hispanic athletes not only raised their banners, but also inspired millions with their success stories.
Ana Peleteiro
Spain’s Ana Peleteiro, 29, assumed the role of captain of the national team at the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2025.
With seven international medals to her credit, Peleteiro was the favorite to win gold in the triple jump, demonstrating once again her commitment and dedication to athletics.
Yulimar Rojas
After 18 months of inactivity due to an Achilles tendon injury, Venezuela’s Yulimar Rojas, Olympic and world triple jump champion, announced her return to competition.
Her return is scheduled for March 9 at the Ciudad de Salamanca Athletics Trophy, where she will participate in the long jump, seeking to qualify for the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing.
Estos atletas hispanos inspiraron a millones con sus historias de perseverancia y éxito
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Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
Representing Puerto Rico, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn made history by becoming the first athlete of Afro-Latino origin to win a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
In Paris 2024, she reaffirmed her excellence by winning the bronze medal in the same event, consolidating her position as the only Puerto Rican with two Olympic medals.
Adriana Ruano Oliva
Adriana Ruano Oliva of Guatemala was crowned Olympic champion in the skeet shooting pit event at the Paris 2024 Games.
This achievement represents the first gold medal for Guatemala in the Olympic Games, marking a milestone in the country’s sports history.
Mijaín López Núñez
Another outstanding Hispanic athlete is Cuba’s Mijaín López Núñez,
He is considered one of the best wrestlers of all time.
He made history by winning his fifth consecutive gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling during the Paris 2024 Games.
This achievement makes him the only athlete to win five Olympic gold medals in the same discipline, consolidating his legendary status.
Elena Oetling
Mexican sailor Elena Oetling participated in her second consecutive Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
After his debut at Tokyo 2020, where he finished 32nd, Oetling improved his performance by reaching 26th place in Paris,
In this way, he demonstrated his growth and dedication to the sport of sailing.
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One of the most outstanding Hispanic athletes is boxer Marco Verde.
He won the silver medal in the 71 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
This achievement, not seen in Mexico since 1984, marked the beginning of his transition to professional boxing,
He plans to make his debut under the direction of his manager, Eddy Reynoso.
Luisa Wilson
At the age of 14, Luisa Wilson made history by becoming the first Mexican to win an Olympic medal at the Winter Games.
During the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland, Wilson and her team won the gold medal in the women’s mixed 3×3 ice hockey tournament,
Thus, he paved the way for winter sports in Mexico.
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