With a new world record: Francisca Mardones wins gold for Chile at the Tokyo Paralympic Games
Chilean Francisca Mardones won a gold medal in the women’s F54 shot put at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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Chilean Francisca Mardones won a gold medal in the women’s F54 shot put at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
The 43-year-old athlete won the second gold medal for our country, with a record of more than 8.3 meters.
In addition, Mardones achieved a new world record in the shot put in the F54 category.
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