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Paraguayan fencers achieve notable results at Pan American Championship in Lima
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Paraguayan fencers achieve notable results at Pan American Championship in Lima

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguayan fencers achieved notable results at the Pan American Championship in Lima, particularly in cadet women's épée and pre-veteran men's foil.
  • Julieta Cabrera reached the quarterfinals in cadet women's épée, finishing fifth overall after a close match against the Peruvian competitor.
  • Pablo Aguilar secured a tenth-place finish in pre-veteran men's foil, with further participation planned in épée and preparation for the South American Championship.

Paraguayan fencers showcased their skills at the Pan American Championship in Lima, securing strong performances in various categories. Julieta Cabrera stood out in the cadet women's épée, demonstrating a remarkable performance throughout the pool phase with six victories. She advanced directly to the round of 32 as the second seed.

Cabrera continued her winning streak, defeating opponents from Bolivia and the United States to reach the quarterfinals. Her journey concluded with a narrow 10-9 loss to Peru's Samantha Custodio, placing her fifth overall. Teammates Paula Alfonzo and Maira Ramírez also competed, finishing 24th and 29th, respectively.

In the pre-veteran men's foil, Pablo Aguilar also delivered a commendable performance. After a solid pool phase, he advanced to the round of 16. Aguilar faced a tough challenge against Chile's Aaron Ruiz, ultimately finishing tenth in the general classification. He is set to compete further in the pre-veteran men's épée event.

The cadet women's épée team will now focus on their preparations for the upcoming South American Championship in Asunción.

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

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