Laura Cerero Gabriel

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Laura Cerero Gabriel
Personal information
NicknameLa Reina Zapoteca (Zapotec Queen)
Born Oaxaca City, Mexico
Height1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Sport Paralympic powerlifting
Disability Polio
Medal record
Paralympic powerlifting
Representing Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney 40kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens 40kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Beijing 40kg
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 Kuala Lumpur40kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2006 Busan40kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2010 Kuala Lumpur44kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2014 Dubai45kg
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Mar del Plata 40kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Rio de Janeiro 40kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara Lightweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto 41 & 45kg

Laura Cerero Gabriel is a Mexican Paralympic powerlifter who competes in international elite events. She is a triple Paralympic bronze medalist, double Parapan American Games silver medalist and has won four medals at the World Para Powerlifting Championships. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Laura Cerero Gabriel - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 14 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. "Exceptions of Oaxacans: Laura Cerero Gabriel (in Spanish)". Libertad Oaxaca. 24 November 2014.
  3. "Disability is in the mind: Laura Cerero (in Spanish)". Imparcial. 20 July 2020.