Two-time world champion and Olympic champion, Rafaela Silva completed the gold medal rack in her career; judoka led the country’s day in the sport
Rafaela Silva won the gold medal in judo at the Pan American Games in Santiago 2023. This Saturday, the 28th, the judoka was champion in the under-57kg category after beating the Argentinean Candela Brisa Gomez at the final.
Two-time world champion and Olympic champion, Rafaela had not won gold in a Pan edition. Four years ago, the Brazilian lost the title in Lima after being punished for doping. She became the first judoka to reach the highest place on the podium in all three competitions.
RAFAELA SILVA IS GIANT! IT’S GOLD! 🥇
Another achievement for Rafaela Silva in a spectacular fight against Brisa Gomez 🇦🇷 and another gold for Brazilian judo at the Pan American Games! 🥋
SHE IS A LEGEND! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hIkJk2xDx0
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) October 28, 2023
“That’s what I came for. I am very satisfied. This has always been my struggle throughout my life. It was my fourth edition of the Games. I always hit the beam and had the gold taken away. Today it finally came out. I leave very satisfied. It’s a duty done. I came with just one goal. We don’t stop here. We are already back for next year, because we want Paris 2024”, celebrated in an interview with “Canal Olímpico”.
Brazil medaled
The day was full for Brazil. Alexia Nascimento, Michel Augusto It is Larissa Pimeira won gold for Brazil in the finals of the up to 48kg, up to 60kg and up to 52kg categories, respectively. Amanda Lima (up to 48kg) and Willian Lima (up to 66kg) won bronze.
THE GOLD IS YOURS, LARISSA! 🥇🌶️
Great fight for Larissa Pimenta, who beats Paulina Martinez 🇲🇽 in punishments and brings another gold for Brazil at the Pan American Games! 🥋
It’s Brasaaa! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VU1wRDvUJk
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) October 28, 2023
WRITE DOWN ANOTHER OUROOOO! 🥇
Michel Augusto reverses Johan Rojas’ advantage 🇨🇴 and wins another gold for Brazilian judo at the Pan de Santiago! 🥋
Until the end, it’s about the race! Go Brazil! 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/WStkyMmxUT
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) October 28, 2023
ALÉXIA IS GOLD! 🥇
Sensational fight by Aléxia Nascimento, who gives Edna Carrillo no chance 🇲🇽 and brings another gold for Brazil at the Pan de Santiago! 🥋
GIANTSCAAAA! 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/zcK2NVWGLy
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) October 28, 2023
IT’S BRONZE IN JUDO! 🥉
Amanda Lima wins the bronze medal after beating Chilean Mary Vargas 🇨🇱 in the under 48kg category at the Pan de Santiago! 🥋
You did great, Amanda! 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/pfBPH2KTRr
— Team Brasil (@timebrasil) October 28, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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