President Pedro Castillo congratulates Gladys Tejeda for the gold obtained

The 2022 Bolivarian Games came to an end this Tuesday, July 5, and the Peruvian delegation finished with 145 medals in total, 33 gold, 40 silver and 72 bronze. At his turn, the president peter castle He spoke through his social networks to congratulate national athletes like Gladys Tejeda.

The head of state wrote on his official Twitter account about the three medals won in the early hours of the last day of competition. Gladys Tejeda, Luz Rojas and Ferdinan Cereceda It was the Peruvian athletes who received the affectionate greetings and recognition of the president.

The eight athletics competitions were held this Tuesday and in five of them, the country managed to win a medal. the historical Gladys Tejeda With three Olympic Games behind her, she had no problem sweeping the half marathon and with a time of 1 hour, 15 minutes and 13 seconds, she was first on the final podium.

In the same test, red lights She was only surpassed by the multi-medallist born in Junín and took second place by nine seconds apart. The third place was occupied by the Ecuadorian Rosa Alva Chacha who completed the race in 1 hour, 16 minutes and 38 seconds.

In the men’s half marathon, Ferdinand Cereceda He obtained the silver medal after finishing second in the competition. The Peruvian athlete made a time of 1 hour, 6 minutes and 49 seconds, fifteen seconds apart from the first, the Ecuadorian Rafael Loza. Third place went to Christian Vasconez, also from Ecuador.

“I congratulate Gladys Tejeda, Luz Rojas and Ferdinan Cereceda for this victory in the Bolivarian Games 2022 that fills us with pride. I reiterate my appreciation for the work and effort of the athletes who have won more than 130 medals in various sports disciplines. They are worth a Peru!” said the president. peter castle.

Source-larepublica.pe