Abraham sisters win silver medal at Plovdiv World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chilean rowers Antonia and Melita Abraham won a silver medal in the women's coxless pair at the Plovdiv World Cup.
- They finished with a time of 6'53''54, narrowly behind the gold medal-winning U.S. duo.
- Other Chilean rowers, Ignacio and Alfredo Abraham, finished seventh overall, while Andoni Habash secured ninth place in the men's singles.
Chilean sisters Antonia and Melita Abraham achieved a significant milestone, securing a silver medal in the women's coxless pair at the Plovdiv World Cup. The siblings delivered a strong performance, clocking in at 6 minutes and 53.54 seconds.
Their impressive time placed them second, just behind the formidable U.S. duo of Teal Cohen and Kate Knifton, who claimed the gold medal with a time of 6 minutes and 50.82 seconds. The close competition highlighted the high level of skill and determination present in the event.
In other Chilean rowing news, the pair of Ignacio and Alfredo Abraham competed in the B final, ultimately finishing seventh in the overall standings. Additionally, Andoni Habash participated in the B final of the men's singles, securing a ninth-place finish in the final rankings.
This achievement by the Abraham sisters underscores the growing presence and success of Chilean athletes in international rowing competitions, bringing recognition to the sport within the country.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.