Sent/Tlaxcala / 20.10.2024 00:05:00
Dafne Quintero won the bronze medal in the final of the Archery World Cup which takes place in Tlaxcala, which is why it obtained its second podium in this type of event after the third place it achieved in the Hermosillo 2023 edition.
The archer, who ventures into the compound bow modality, defeated the also Mexican in the dispute for bronze. Andrea Becerra by score of 146-145.
“It is a medal that I enjoyed much more than last year’s because I had to work twice as hard. I am very happy and it is always an honor to shoot in Mexico,” added the native of Monclova after receiving the bronze medal and an economic prize of eight thousand Swiss francs.
On his way to the podiumQuintero defeated the British Ella Gibson in the quarterfinals by 144-143; however, In the semifinal the Mexican fell to Meeri-Marita Pass of Estonia by a score of 147-144. In the next match she defeated Becerra to take third place, below the Colombian Sara López (first place) and Meeri-Marita Pass from Estonia (second place).
Meanwhile, Andrea Becerra eliminated the Italian Elisa Roener in the first round by 146-145, while In the semifinal she lost to the Colombian Sara López by 149-146. Despite finishing in fourth place, Becerra was recognized by World Archery with the Accuracy Award, which is awarded to archers with the most 10s throughout the season.
“I have a bittersweet taste, since I would have loved to be on the podium; however, how excited that a Mexican could have been, so I am leaving very happy and with my award,” Becerra mentioned.
In another result, the Mexican Sebastián García remained in the quarterfinals after being beaten by the Danish Mathias Fullerton 147-146.
RGS
