Rayssa Leal wins Brazil’s first gold at the Pan American Games in Santiago
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The highlight of the competition was Rayssa Leal’s gold in skate street
Brazil won its first medals at the Pan American Games in Santiago (Chile) this Saturday morning (21). The highlight was Rayssa Leal’s gold in skate street, a race held at the Explanada de Deportes Urbanos, at the National Stadium in Santiago, and in which Pâmela Rosa took Silver.
“I’m very happy, it’s just happiness, a lot of gratitude, another podium. I’m here with Pam Pam [Pâmela Rosa], then it’s just joy. It felt like I was competing at home, it was packed. Being able to feel the warmth of the fans even with the cold weather is very moving,”
declared the 15-year-old from Maranhão to the press office of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB).
To win the gold medal, Rayssa Leal scored a total of 236.98 points, while Pâmela Rosa secured second place with 211.34 points.
Brazil’s first medal
However, Brazil’s first medal in the mega sporting event came in the Olympic cross-country mountain biking, a race in which José Gabriel finished in third place to win a bronze. “It’s difficult to describe what I’m feeling. These are my first Pan American Games and I have already won a medal, Brazil’s first at the Games. May it be an impetus for other Brazilian athletes to achieve much more”, declared the Brazilian.
Also in the Olympic cross-country, but in the women’s category, Raiza Goulão brought another bronze for Brazil.
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