“I am expectant, because the fact of being here, at home, experiencing the Games gives us advantages, receiving the energy of the people to climb as high as possible, to be on the podium,” he indicated.
Amanda Cerna is one of the main representatives at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games and one of the medal bets in the 400 meter dash.
The 25-year-old athlete gave her first impressions to the official Santiago 2023 site after her arrival at the Parapan American Village.
“My family came from Chiloé to say goodbye, to give me the last speech before entering the Villa. In a couple of days they will return to see me run at the Mario Recordón Athletic Center, since November 21. I am very grateful to them for giving me their support. I know that I will see them supporting me, in the gallery, but also the entire Team ParaChile,” she declared.
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Cerna explained that “my specialty is speed. I run 100, 200 and 400, but I focus on this last test, in the T47 category.
“What does that nomenclature mean? ‘T’ means ‘track’ and ’47’ is my disability number, since I have a disability in my upper limbs,” added the sprinter.
Amanda Cerna’s intention is to surpass the silver medal achieved in Lima 2019, Therefore, she called on the public to fill the court of the Mario Recordón Athletic Center to support her in her challenge, pointing out that she wants “everyone to come and support us, we will be waiting for you.”
“I am expectant, because the fact of being here, at home, experiencing the Games gives us advantages, receiving the energy of the people to climb as high as possible, to be on the podium,” he indicated.
