Satuday, November 25th, 2023.- Beatriz Hatz, from the United States, is the new Parapan American champion in the 100 meters for the T64 category (physical disability in lower limbs that compete with prosthetics), with a time of 13.41 seconds. 

"I didn't like my time, but I still won. I am very proud to represent the United States and win outside my country. It's always great to bring a victory to my homeland and see our flag waving in Chile," said the champion of Santiago 2023. 

The second and third places also went to the United States: Sidney Barta clocked 13.48 seconds to take the silver, and Catherine Carey claimed the bronze with a time of 13.89 seconds. 

Fourth and fifth place went to Puerto Rico with Yaimillie Díaz (13.97 seconds) and Amaris Vásquez (14.93 seconds), respectively, while the sixth position was for the Peruvian Shirley Meléndez (16.66 seconds). 

Written by Marcelo López-Anaís Farías; translated by Rocio Rojas / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Marcelo Hernández / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport