Victory without objections to Walter Nina In the Bolivarian Games. The Peruvian runner won the gold medal in the 10,000 meter race. Over time 28:42:66He outperformed Chilean Carlos Martin and his compatriot Jonathan Molina. It is the second medal for the 31-year-old Bono in this event: V Ayacucho 2024 He won the 10 km cross country.
Nina maintained the lead for most of the race. Dressed in red and black 006 on the back and abdomenHe covered a distance that allowed him to drive comfortably. Without sporting glasses throughout the event, he approached the finish line and greeted the attendees who occupied the stands of the Atlético de la Vidina stadium.
The Peruvian took control from end to end. Send kisses to the stands He saluted his countrymen. I was also waiting for him in the stands Raul PachecoHis coach.
The Bolivarian champion set a new record in this event. Since the 2017 Santa Marta Games, no athlete has broken the Peruvian Olympic record Louis Ostos (28:56:95). Even the three athletes who stood on the podium in St. Louis exceeded the best mark in the competition.
To date, competitions on the sports arena have brought five medals to Peru: gold for Walter Nina and bronze Jonathan Molina Silver is added Jose Luis Mandros In the long jump, in addition to the silver and bronze he obtained Thalia Valdivia and Happy Meneses In the women’s 10,000 meters race.
Three of the 39 gold medals captured by Peru at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima-Ayacucho are products of athletics. Join Walter Nina’s gold at Estadio Atlético de la Vidina He won two medals for the walk and the marathonThese are the disciplines that usually bring happiness to the Peruvian team in international competitions.
on the one hand, Kimberly Garcia He removed the fork from the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago and celebrated at home. An unquestionable victory with a racing pace impossible for its pursuers to follow. time 01:35:07 It was enough for him to win the half marathon. Peruvian Marie Luz Andia He took second place on the podium with a time of 01:40:25.
On the other hand, Ferdinand Cerecida He took gold in the men’s marathon and opened the medal table at the Games. The national distance runner crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 2:16:38. Team Peru achieved the double and confirmed its local supremacy in this long-distance test: Ulysses Martin Ambrosio He arrived just three seconds later, clocking a time of 2:16:41 to take the silver medal.
Dominates the medal table for the 2025 Bolivarian Games ColombiaWhich steadily leads the rankings with a total of 231 medals (93 gold, 82 silver and 56 bronze), is nominated for its fourth title in a row. In second place is VenezuelaWhich won 197 medals (63 gold, 59 silver, and 75 bronze), maintaining a great advantage.
host, PeruHe completed the podium in third place with 174 medals (49 gold, 51 silver, and 74 bronze). Thanks to its strong performances in disciplines such as sports shooting and surfing, Peru has already surpassed the medal record it set at the previous edition. behind them, chili It ranks fourth, and Guatemala It tops the list of invited countries. Although the decisive days of competition are still ahead, especially in athletics, Colombia’s leadership remains indisputable.
