Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso claims third gold at Central American Games

Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso captured her third gold medal of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, winning the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.07 seconds. The final was held at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium.

Alonso's dominant performance in the 200 meters capped an exceptional showing at the regional event. She had previously secured gold medals in the 100-meter sprint and as part of the Dominican mixed 4x100 meter relay team. Her latest victory underscores her current strong form in the 2023 season and cements her position as a leading figure in regional women's sprinting.

Beyonce Defreitas of the British Virgin Islands took the silver medal with a time of 23.36 seconds, while Venezuela's Orangys Jiménez secured the bronze at 23.43 seconds. Alonso's powerful finish in the final meters allowed her to overtake competitors and secure another gold for the host nation in one of the athletics program's most anticipated events. Her success in Santo Domingo highlights her individual achievements and contribution to the Dominican delegation's overall performance in athletics.