Yarisleidis Cirilo Duboys made history this Saturday by becoming the first Cuban woman to win an Olympic medal in canoe sprint. The Guantanamo-born paddler secured the bronze in the C1 200 meters event in Paris, a race that was decided by a photo finish between Canadian Katie Vincent (gold) and American Nevin Harrison (silver).
Cirilo, the reigning world champion, finished third, ahead of Spanish contender Antía Jácome, another favorite for the podium. At just 21 years old, the Cuban athlete adds another valuable medal and a new milestone to her career. In 2021, she and her former teammate Katherin Nuevo were the first Cuban women to win a world championship medal. In 2022, they were also the first to become world champions, and last year, Cirilo became the first Cuban woman to win an individual world championship medal.
Achievements in 2023
This year has already been promising for Yarisleidis Cirilo, as she was crowned world champion in the C1 200 m and won a gold medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago 2023. These successes, along with a recent bronze at the World Cup in Szeged, Hungary, hinted at a strong performance in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as noted by the official Olympic event website this Saturday.
Currently, Cuba ranks 27th in the Olympic medal standings, with medals in Greco-Roman wrestling, boxing, and now canoeing. The Cuban delegation has accumulated seven medals: two gold, one silver, and four bronze.
Yarisleidis Cirilo's Historic Achievements
Here are some frequently asked questions about Yarisleidis Cirilo's groundbreaking achievements in canoe sprint.
Who is Yarisleidis Cirilo Duboys?
Yarisleidis Cirilo Duboys is a Cuban canoeist from Guantanamo who recently made history by becoming the first Cuban woman to win an Olympic medal in canoe sprint.
What was Yarisleidis Cirilo's recent achievement in Paris?
Yarisleidis Cirilo won the bronze medal in the C1 200 meters event at the Paris Olympic Games, marking a historic achievement as the first Cuban woman to do so.
What other notable achievements has Yarisleidis Cirilo accomplished?
In 2021, Cirilo and her teammate Katherin Nuevo were the first Cuban women to win a world championship medal. In 2022, they became the first world champions, and in 2023, Cirilo won a gold medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago.