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Cuban canoeists win eight of a
possible 12 gold medals
Harold Iglesias
Cuba
demonstrated its dominance in the canoeing event of
the 22nd Central American and Caribbean Games, held
in Veracruz, winning eight gold and four silver
medals, of a total of 12 up for grabs. Mexico
secured three gold, four silver and four bronze
medals; followed by Colombia (1-2-2); Venezuela
(0-2-5); and Guatemala (0-0-1).
Reinier
Torres (front) won his second medal in the kayak.
Photo:
Ricardo López Hevia
Cuban Amalia Obregón’s performance must be
highlighted given that she won the C-1 200 meters
(1:02.261 minutes) having only been practicing the
sport for barley one year. It was a tight race with
Mexican Abigail Morales (1:02.464) right on
Obregón’s heels, and third place going to Guatemalan
Clara López (1:05.059).
Reinier Torres and Fidel Vargas also won gold in the
K-2 200 meters with a time of 35.935 seconds, faster
than Venezuelans Antonio Oropeza and José Ramos´
37.271 seconds and Mexicans Jordan Salazar and
Santos Marroquín’s 37.
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