Martina Espejo

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Martina Espejo
Full nameMartina Isidora Espejo Jeraldo
Country representedFlag of Chile.svg  Chile
Born (2007-02-07) 7 February 2007 (age 17)
Copiapo
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2023-
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
Pacific Rim Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Cali 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Cali Group All-Around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Cali 5 Hoops
South American Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Barranquilla Group All-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Barranquilla 5 Hoops
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala 5 Hoops

Martina Isidora Espejo Jeraldo (born 7 February 2007) is a Chilean rhythmic gymnast. [1] She represents her country in international competitions.

Career

Martina debuted as a senior in 2023 when being incorporated into the national group, she took 7th place in the All-Around, 7th place with 5 hoops and 5th place with 3 ribbons & 2 balls at the Pan American Games. [2] In October Espejo, along Antonia Gallegos, Annalena Ley, Isabel Lozano, Josefina Romero and Anneli Sepúlveda, won silver in the All-Around and with 5 hoops at the South American Championships. [3]

In 2024 the group won two silver medal (All-Around and 5 hoops) and one gold in the mixed event at the Pacific Rim in Cali. [4] [5] In June she won an historical bronze medal in the 5 hoops final along Antonia Gallegos, Annalena Ley, Isabel Lozano and Martina Valdez, at the Pan American Championships in Ciudad de Guatemala. [6]

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References

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  2. "2023 Pan American Games" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  3. Consugi - Official results. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
  4. @gymwikipedian (April 24, 2024). "2024 Pacific Rim Championships" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  5. Official results
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