Official announcement from the Guatemalan Sports Federation

Adriana Ruano Oliva Wins Guatemala's First-Ever Olympic Gold with Record in Women's Trap Shooting

Jul 31, 2024, 02:42 PM

Guatemala has achieved a historic milestone at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning its first-ever gold medal. On Wednesday, Adriana Ruano Oliva secured the gold in women's trap shooting, setting an Olympic record in the process. This victory is particularly significant as it marks the first Olympic medal won by a Guatemalan woman. The country now boasts three Olympic medals in total, having entered the 2024 Games with only one. Jean Pierre Brol Cardenas also contributed to Guatemala's success by winning a bronze medal in men's trap shooting. Ruano Oliva's journey to gold is remarkable; a gymnast-turned-shooter, she overcame a spinal injury to triumph in shooting. The Guatemalan national anthem was played during the medal ceremony, celebrating this momentous achievement.