Mexican Samantha Terán imposes a record 15 gold medals at the Central American Games

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia.- Samantha Terán managed on Thursday to set a new record for Mexico by winning her 15th gold medal at the Games of Central America and the Caribbean, after defeating Colombian Laura Tovar to win 2-0.

In obtaining this new gold medal, Terán became the biggest winner in the history of compatriot Cynthia Valdez, a contender for the JCC, who won 14 gold medals in gymnastics .

] Terán succeeded in materializing the objectives with which he reached Barranquilla 2018 becoming the best representative of all countries and all disciplines in the sporting event.

"Be the number one of all the Central Americans, but it's not my priority.It's something that does not obsess me but win for Mexico," he said. "It's a motivation that I bring and that helps me to continue coaching," said Samantha al Sol of Puebla in January

. Another successful day for the Aztec sport, Mexico won a new gold medal with José Sánchez who won his competition in sports shooting, as well as a team silver medal at Barranquilla in 2018.

With the victory of These medals, the Mexican delegation continues to increase its lead Total medals, 75 gold coins, 65 silver coins and 47 bronzes.