| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Marion Alejandra Serrano Guajardo |
| Born | 8 September 1999 [1] Santiago, Chile |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Chile |
| Sport | Paralympic powerlifting |
| Disability | Spastic diplegia |
| Weight class | 86 kg |
Medal record | |
Marion Alejandra Serrano Guajardo (born 8 September 1999) is a Chilean Paralympic powerlifter.
Serrano made her international debut at the 2017 Youth Parapan American Games, where she won a gold medal in the women's up to 79 kg event with a junior world record lift of 92 kg. [2] [3] She later competed at the 2017 World Para Powerlifting Championships, setting a new junior world record of 98 kg. [4]
In 2023, Serrano competed at the Parapan American Games, winning a silver medal in the 86 kg & +86 kg event. [5] [6] Shen then represented Chile at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, securing a bronze medal in the 86 kg event. [1] [7]
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