With 28 athletes, the national Delegation seeks to leave a trace on track and field
With great enthusiasm and expectations, the Peruvian athletics team traveled to Mar del Plata, Argentina, to participate in the 54th edition of the South American Athletics championship of Seniors, which will take place from April 25 to 27 at the Justo Ernesto Román Stadium. The Peruvian Athletics Sports Federation (FDPA) confirmed the participation of 28 Athletesincluding outstanding names with international projection.
Peru, present with its best talent
The team is composed of 16 men and 13 ladieshighlighting figures like Marco Vilca In the 800 meters and Ximena Zorrilla In the hammer launch, two of the names with the most podium possibilities. The Olympic marches also integrate the delegation Luis Campos y Mary Luz Andiawho competed at the Paris 2024 games.
“We travel with great optimism. We know that the South American level is high, but we are prepared to fight by medals,” they said from the FDPA.
Candidates for Medal for Peru
Men:
- Marco Vilca – 800 m
- José Luis Mandros – Long jump
- Jhonatan Molina – 5.000 m
- Frank Lujan – 10.000 m
- Luis Campos – 20 km march
Women:
- Anita Poma – 1.500 m
- Sheyla Eulogio – 5,000 m (has the national media national record: 1:10:13, third best historical South American time)
- Micaela Rivera – 10.000 m
- Ximena Zorrilla – Hammer launch
- Mary Luz Andia – 20 km march
A high -level championship and with an open stage to the public
All tests will be carried out in the modern Just Román Stadiumwhich has a track of 8 lanes and 9 in the final stretch. The only exception will be the 20 km athletic marchwhich will be carried out in an external circuit to the stadium.
Argentina, host country, is characterized by a strong athletic culture, great media coverage and rigorous compliance with the regulations. A record participation of more than 300 athletes of the whole continent and the entrance to the public will be librewith full capacity planned.
Outstanding Peruvian Athlete Calendar
| Athlete | Proof | Estimated date |
|---|---|---|
| Marco Vilca | 800 m | 25-26 April |
| Ximena Zorrilla | Hammer | 26 April |
| Sheyla Eulogio | 5.000 m | April 25 |
| Luis Campos | 20 km march | April 27 (out of stage) |
| Mary Luz Andia | 20 km march | April 27 (out of stage) |
Projection in posts
The male post of 4×400 m Its objective is to approach the national record, although the South American level in this test is very high and the podium is presented as a complicated challenge.
With a compromised and growing delegation, Peru prepares to fight in each South American test. Beyond the results, this competition will be a key platform in the talent consolidation process for the continental and global events of the Olympic cycle.
