🥇 Meet the Paralympian who gave Mexico its FIRST gold medal of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games!!! Yup – she made HISTORY!
➡️ Gloria Zarza Guadarrama secured Mexico’s first gold medal with an incredible 8.06-meter throw in F54 shot put. The only athlete to break the 8-meter barrier, Gloria’s dedication and precision made her unstoppable at the Stade de France.
From silver in Tokyo 2020 to gold in Paris 2024, Gloria’s journey showcases her relentless pursuit of excellence. 🔥
“I have worked hard for this. There is no escaping the pain, there is no tiredness. I always woke up dreaming of [the gold] medal.” 🥇
Gloria’s words reflect the true spirit of an elite athlete who turned her dreams into reality!! We can’t wait to see what you do next, Gloria!
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Sources: Paris 2024 Paralympics, National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Conade)
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