The adapted athlete gave Mexico its 12th medal in these games / Photo: Instagram Gilda Cota
Gilda Guadalupe Cota Vera He won the silver medal in F33 bullet impulse in the Paralympic Gamesthe adapted athlete made a mark of 7.89 meters, and also achieved the record of American continent. This is the 12th medal for the Mexican delegation.
These are the first ones Paralympic Games of the para athlete; Gilda Copa got her place by winning the gold medal at the Championship Para Athletics World Cup “Kobe 2024”. Also, in the Xalapa Grand Prix 2024 He also took first place and achieved the feat of a world record. His experience also includes Parapan American Games.
Gilda Cota Vera It is originally from Yucatan and is 34 years old; she was born on September 10, 1989. Although she had an approach to the sport from an early age; the Yucatecan began practicing shot put in 2021, after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She studied criminology and has a master’s degree. In addition, she was the winner of the Umamense Sports Merit 2023 – 2024.
It is worth mentioning that the para-athlete said that one day life surprised her with a diagnosis and that now she is the one who decides to surprise life. In addition, regardless of her illness, she will continue fighting for her dreams.
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