Adriana Ruano facts for kids
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Ruano in 2025
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| Born | 26 June 1995 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
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| Sport | Shooting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Pedro Martin Fariza | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Independent Athletes TeamAdriana Ruano Oliva, born on June 26, 1995, is a talented sports shooter from Guatemala. She is an Olympic champion. Adriana made history by winning the gold medal in the women's trap event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This was Guatemala's very first Olympic gold medal ever! She also set a new Olympic record during her winning performance. She had previously competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Adriana Ruano's Sports Journey
From Gymnastics to Shooting
Adriana didn't start her sports journey in shooting. She was first a gymnast! She represented Guatemala in big gymnastics competitions. These included the 2010 Pan American Gymnastics Championships and the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.
While training for the 2011 World Gymnastics Championships, Adriana had a back injury. Doctors found that six of her back bones were damaged. To continue in sports, her doctor suggested she try shooting. This new path led her to amazing success.
Pan American Games Success
In 2023, Adriana showed her skill at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. She won a gold medal in the women's trap shooting event. At these games, she represented the Independent Athletes Team. This was because Guatemala's Olympic Committee was temporarily suspended at that time.
Olympic Gold and National Pride
Adriana's win at the 2024 Olympic Games brought great joy to Guatemala. The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, praised her achievement. He wrote that "The Olympic history of Guatemala is written in golden letters thanks to Adriana Ruano." Her gold medal is a huge moment for her country.
See also
In Spanish: Adriana Ruano Oliva para niños
