Venezuelan Naryury Pérez Reverón sets new regional record in weightlifting
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Venezuelan weightlifter Naryury Alejandra Pérez Reverón won gold in the +86 kg snatch category at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
- She set a new regional record with a lift of 122 kilograms, surpassing her own previous record.
- The silver medal went to the Dominican Republic's Crismery Santana, and bronze to Mexico's Laura Jiménez.
Venezuelan weightlifter Naryury Alejandra Pérez Reverón has claimed the gold medal in the snatch portion of the women's +86 kg category at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. Her winning lift of 122 kilograms not only secured her the top spot but also established a new regional record.
Pérez Reverón's performance saw her exceed the previous regional mark of 120 kilograms, which she herself had set. This achievement solidifies her position as the dominant force in this weight class during the competition. The crowd's support in the venue reportedly served as a significant motivation for her record-breaking lift.
The silver medal in the event was awarded to Crismery Santana of the Dominican Republic, who successfully lifted 118 kilograms. Mexico's Laura Jiménez secured the bronze medal with a lift of 110 kilograms.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.