Carmelita Correa facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carmelita Viridiana Correa Silva |
| Born | 5 December 1988 (age 36) Tonalá, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole vault |
| Updated on 7 January 2015. | |
Carmelita Viridiana Correa Silva (born December 5, 1988) is a talented athlete from Mexico. She is famous for competing in the pole vault, an exciting track and field event. In pole vault, athletes use a long, flexible pole to jump over a high bar. Carmelita holds the Mexican record in this sport. Her best jump was an amazing 4.18 meters! She also won a gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Championships in 2013.
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Carmelita Correa: Pole Vault Star
Carmelita was born in Tonalá, Chiapas, Mexico. She started showing her athletic skills early on. Her first international medal came when she was a junior athlete. She finished second at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships. This was a great start to her career.
Early Career and Records
After her junior success, Carmelita continued to improve. In 2007, she placed eighth at the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships. When she started competing as a senior athlete in 2008, she quickly set a new personal best. She jumped 3.95 meters that year. She also placed fourth at the NACAC Under-23 Championships in Toluca, Mexico.
A big moment for Carmelita came when she set a new Mexican record. She cleared 4.18 meters at the Olimpiada Nacional. This jump showed how much she had grown as an athlete.
Senior International Competitions
Carmelita made her first appearance in a major senior international event in 2011. She competed at the Central American and Caribbean Championships. She finished fifth there. Later that year, she also took part in the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. She placed tenth in that competition.
In 2012, Carmelita competed at the Ibero-American Championships. She finished seventh, continuing to gain experience. Her hard work paid off in 2013. She won her first big gold medal in her home country! At the Central American and Caribbean Championships in Morelia, Mexico, she won the pole vault event with a jump of 3.95 meters.
Carmelita's Best Jump
Carmelita's personal best jump is the Mexican record. It shows her incredible strength and skill.
| Event | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pole vault | 4.18 m |  Hermosillo, Sonora |
1 Jun 2009 |
Major Achievements
Carmelita has represented Mexico in many important competitions. Here are some of her achievements:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Mexico |
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| 2006 | Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships (U20) | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 2nd | Pole vault | 3.20 m |
| 2007 | Pan American Junior Championships | São Paulo, Brazil | 8th | Pole vault | 3.40 m |
| 2008 | NACAC U-23 Championships | Toluca, México | 4th | Pole vault | 3.60 m A |
| 2011 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 5th | Pole vault | 3.70 m |
| Pan American Games | Guadalajara, México | 10th | Pole vault | 3.85 m A | |
| 2012 | Ibero-American Championships | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 7th | Pole vault | 3.80 m |
| 2013 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Morelia, México | 1st | Pole vault | 3.95 m A |
| 2014 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Xalapa, México | 6th | Pole vault | 3.75 m A |
| 2015 | NACAC Championships | San José, Costa Rica | 4th | Pole vault | 4.20 m |
| 2018 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Barranquilla, Colombia | – | Pole vault | NM |
See also
In Spanish: Carmelita Correa para niños
