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Mexico Wins Gold in Women's Air Pistol at the Americas Championships

Mexico's air pistol team wins gold in the Americas Championships, a first step toward the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alejandra Zavala Vázquez, Andrea Victoria Ibarra Miranda, and Alejandra Cervantes Rodríguez lead the women's victory.

Mexicanist

Apr 2, 2024 — 3 min read

Mexico's women's air pistol team strikes gold at the Americas Championships, kicking off their quest for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Buenos Aires crackled with anticipation. The sun blazed, mirroring the quiet intensity of Mexico's shooting stars as they entered the XIV Americas Rifle and Shooting Championships. This wasn't just any tournament; it was the first, nerve-wracking step on the path towards the glorious Olympic rings in Paris.

Among the team, a trio stood apart: Alejandra Zavala Vázquez, Andrea Victoria Ibarra Miranda, and Alejandra Cervantes Rodríguez. Their bond was evident in the easy grins, the unspoken support in each glance. These women weren't just teammates—they were the soul of Mexico's women's 10-meter air pistol squad.

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