The Uruguayan Olympic Committee (COU) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held This Sunday Julia Paternain’s achievementwho reached the Bronze Medal in the Women’s Marathon of the Tokyo Athletics World Cupsconsidered a historical fact for the South American country.
The 25 -year -old athlete, federated at the National Athletics Club, crossed the finish line with a time of 2h27: 23, only behind the Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir (2h24: 43) and the Ethiopian Tigst Assef First Uruguayan to go to the podium in the history of this international competition.
The COUthrough a thread in its official account in X, He stressed that this was just the second marathon race in Paternain’s trajectory, Who is a 5,000 and 10,000 -meter test specialist, which accentuates the dimension of the result obtained in the Japanese capital.
The Olympic organism also recalled that the broker started from the 288 position of the world ranking, and still managed to surprise with an action that “writes a new page for national sport.”
The news was also shared by Vice President Carolina Cosse and Chancellor Mario Lubetkin, who described the result as an “incredible success” and “an exceptional contribution of our citizens out of borders.”
From the mixed area of Tokyo Olympic StadiumPaternain expressed his emotion and astonishment for the result, and said he was “in shock.” He commented that he did not pay attention to time during the race, he simply tried to run at his pace, and was grateful to the Japanese public for the support received during the competition.
The marathon revealed that her parents are teachers and live in the United States, and shared her desire to visit Uruguay soon. He assured that He would like to become an example for the young women of South America, stressing that “everything is possible” if you have the will to try, Even if there is only “a couple of shoes.”
Paternain’s result adds to the milestones of Uruguayan athletics and reinforces expectations towards the Olympic Games, in which the fondista could have an outstanding participation if it maintains its competitive level.
*With EFE information.
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