Kenia Lechuga facts for kids
Lechuga in 2016
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| Born | 26 June 1994 Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico |
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| Height | 1.62 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 59 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Mexico | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Kenia Vanessa Lechuga Alanís, born on June 26, 1994, is a talented rower from Mexico. She is known for her amazing skills on the water, especially in challenging conditions. Kenia has represented Mexico in several big competitions, including the Olympic Games and the Pan American Games, where she has won important medals. She has made history for her country in the sport of rowing.
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Kenia Lechuga: Mexico's Rowing Star
Kenia Lechuga started her journey in rowing and quickly became one of Mexico's top athletes. She is known for her strength and determination. Her ability to perform well even when the water is rough has earned her respect in the rowing world.
Olympic Dreams and Achievements
Kenia has competed in the Olympic Games multiple times.
- At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she competed in the women's single sculls event. She finished in 12th place, which was a strong result. These games were notable because she performed very well in difficult water conditions.
- She also qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, which took place in 2021. There, she competed in the women's lightweight single sculls and finished 16th.
- Kenia qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. She competed in the open weight category for women's single sculls.
Pan American Games Success
Kenia Lechuga has achieved great success at the Pan American Games, which are major sports events for athletes from the Americas.
- In 2019, at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, she won a gold medal. This was in the lightweight single sculls event, showing her dominance in that category.
- She continued her winning streak at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. There, she won another gold medal, this time in the single sculls event.
Historic World Championships Medal
In 2023, Kenia Lechuga made history for Mexican rowing.
- She competed at the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
- She won a silver medal in the lightweight women's single sculls.
- This was the first time a Mexican rower had ever won a medal at the senior World Rowing Championships. It was a huge achievement for her and for her country.
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See also
In Spanish: Kenia Lechuga para niños
