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Beatriz Piron from the Dominican Republic is set to go up against India's Mirabai Chanu in the women’s 49kg weightlifting final event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Piron was born on February 27, 1995, in San Pedro de Macorís.
She has established herself as a formidable force in the world of weightlifting. Piron's Olympic journey began at the 2012 London Olympics, where she competed in the women’s 48kg category, finishing 94th.
She made significant strides by the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she achieved a commendable fourth place in the same weight category, narrowly missing out on a medal. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Pirón competed in the women’s 49kg category, finishing 8th.
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Beatriz Piron's Career Achievements and Highlights
2023 Pan American Games, Santiago
- Event: Women’s 49kg
- Medal: Bronze
2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo
- Event: Women’s 49kg
- Rank: 8th Place
2016 Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro
- Event: Women’s 48kg
- Rank: 4th Place
2015 Pan American Games
- Event: Women’s 48kg
- Medal: Bronze
2012 Summer Olympics, London
- Event: Women’s 48kg
- Rank: 94th Place
2011 Youth Pan American Championships
- Event: Under 44kg
- Medals: Three Gold Medals
Beatriz Piron's path to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Piron’s journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics has been marked by consistent performances and a strong competitive spirit. She secured her qualification through her bronze medal performance at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
Beatriz Piron’s recent form and performance
Piron has showcased her consistent performance and resilience in recent competitions. At the 2023 Pan American Games, she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 49kg category. This achievement follows her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she finished 8th.
49kg weightlifting event details
Piron will look to leverage her experience and recent form to challenge for a podium finish against the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Mirabai Chanu at the 49kg weightlifting event at the Paris Olympics. The event will take place on August 7, at 11.00 pm IST.
