Pesista Patricia Mercado wins gold and silver for Venezuela at the Santo Domingo 2026 Games

Published at: 05/08/2026 05:33 PM

The weightlifter Patricia Mercado scored an outstanding performance at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, where she won the gold medal and matched her national record in the starting category. His successful day on the platform in the 48-kilogram category was completed with a silver medal in envión, giving Venezuela the first metals in weightlifting.

In a demanding dispute against the Caribbean representatives, number five in the world ranking showed her strength and dominance in the first movement. After a series of exchanges in the peso, Mercado responded in his third outing with an 83-kilogram lift to ensure leadership and overcome the Cuban Ludia Montero, who was left with 82 kilograms.

Mazo News Team