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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Kenia Vanessa Lechuga Alanís (born 26 June 1994) is a super talented Mexican rower. She is known for her amazing speed and strength on the water. Kenia has won many medals and represented Mexico in the Olympic Games. She is a true inspiration for young athletes!
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Kenia Lechuga: Mexico's Rowing Star
Who is Kenia Lechuga?
Kenia Lechuga was born on June 26, 1994, in Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico. She is a dedicated athlete who competes in rowing. Rowing is a sport where athletes race boats using oars. Kenia is 1.62 meters tall and weighs 59 kilograms. She has become one of Mexico's most successful rowers.
Her Amazing Rowing Journey
Kenia has competed in some of the biggest sports events in the world. She first went to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. There, she competed in the women's single sculls event. She finished in 12th place, which was a great achievement.
She continued to shine at the Pan American Games. In 2019, at the Lima Games, Kenia won a gold medal. This was in the lightweight single sculls event. She then competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She placed 16th in the women's lightweight single sculls.
Making History in Rowing
In 2023, Kenia made history for Mexico. She won a silver medal at the World Rowing Championships. This was in the lightweight women's single sculls event. It was the first time a Mexican rower had ever won a medal at these championships. This achievement showed her incredible skill and hard work.
Later in 2023, she won another gold medal. This was at the Santiago Pan American Games. She competed in the women's single sculls.
Looking Ahead: Paris 2024
Kenia Lechuga has already qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. She will compete in the open weight category for women's single sculls. Everyone in Mexico is excited to cheer her on!
See also
In Spanish: Kenia Lechuga para niños
