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Mexican Women's Archery Team Wins Bronze, First Medal at Paris 2024

Jul 28, 2024, 03:15 PM

The Mexican women's archery team won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering Mexico's first medal of the Games. The team, consisting of Alejandra Valencia, Ana Paula Vázquez, and Ángela Ruiz Rosales, achieved this milestone by defeating the Netherlands. This victory was celebrated by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. The team members, who come from different backgrounds, have been acknowledged for their precision and determination. Alejandra Valencia, a seasoned archer and tricampeona panamericana, played a pivotal role in securing the bronze medal in the women's team archery event.