Olympic gold for Guatemala

Adriana Ruano Oliva made history by winning Guatemala's first Olympic gold medal in the women's trap shooting event at the Paris 2024 Games, breaking the previous Olympic record by hitting 45 clays. At 29, Ruano Oliva's victory was a testament to her resilience, following a spinal injury that ended her gymnastics career at 16, leading her to take up shooting. Her achievement not only fulfilled a personal dream but also brought national pride to Guatemala, which had previously secured only one Olympic medal, a silver in 2012. Just a day prior, Jean Pierre Brol secured a bronze in the men's trap, allowing Guatemala to triple its Olympic medal count in two days. President Bernardo Arévalo and fans celebrated her triumph, with Ruano Oliva dedicating her win to her late father, who passed away shortly before the Tokyo Olympics. Her journey from last place in Tokyo to Olympic champion embodies the spirit of perseverance and hope.