Laura Cerero Gabriel
Personal information
NicknameLa Reina Zapoteca (Zapotec Queen)
BornOaxaca City, Mexico
Height1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic powerlifting
DisabilityPolio
Medal record
Paralympic powerlifting
Representing  Mexico
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney40kg
Bronze medal – third place2004 Athens40kg
Bronze medal – third place2008 Beijing40kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2002 Kuala Lumpur40kg
Silver medal – second place2006 Busan40kg
Bronze medal – third place2010 Kuala Lumpur44kg
Bronze medal – third place2014 Dubai45kg
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2003 Mar del Plata40kg
Silver medal – second place2007 Rio de Janeiro40kg
Silver medal – second place2011 GuadalajaraLightweight
Silver medal – second place2015 Toronto41 & 45kg

Laura Cerero Gabriel is a Mexican Paralympic powerlifter who competes in international elite events. She is a triple Paralympic bronze medalist, double Parapan American Games silver medalist and has won four medals at the World Para Powerlifting Championships.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Laura Cerero Gabriel - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 14 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Exceptions of Oaxacans: Laura Cerero Gabriel (in Spanish)". Libertad Oaxaca. 24 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Disability is in the mind: Laura Cerero (in Spanish)". Imparcial. 20 July 2020.
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