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Luis García Wins Silver and Bronze in Weightlifting at Central American Games
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Luis García Wins Silver and Bronze in Weightlifting at Central American Games

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dominican weightlifter Luis García secured a silver and a bronze medal in the 60kg category at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
  • García won silver in the clean and jerk, lifting 153kg, and bronze in the snatch with a 119kg lift.
  • His performance adds to the Dominican Republic's medal count in weightlifting, a historically successful sport for the nation.

Dominican weightlifter Luis García delivered a strong performance at the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, capturing two medals in the 60-kilogram category. García's achievements contribute significantly to the national team's tally in the regional competition.

He earned a silver medal in the clean and jerk, successfully lifting 153 kilograms on his second attempt, securing the runner-up position in that specific discipline. Earlier in the competition, García had already secured a bronze medal in the snatch portion, with a successful lift of 119 kilograms.

These two medals mark a productive outing for García in the 60kg division. Weightlifting continues to be a prominent sport for the Dominican Republic in the Central American and Caribbean Games, consistently contributing to the nation's medal count.

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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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