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Athletes Liz Durand and Anita Poma achieve competitive success
Peruvian athletes Liz Durand and Anita Poma have concluded successful competitive seasons. Liz Durand, representing the Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga, won the 10,000 meters at the Lima 2026 University Games and secured second place in the 21-kilometer Callao Half Marathon. Durand has expressed her intention to pursue qualifying marks for the 2027 Pan American Games following the completion of her university studies.
Anita Poma Mendoza, a 22-year-old athlete from Huancayo, recently earned a gold medal in the 1500 meters and a silver medal in the 800 meters at the South American U23 Athletics Championship in Santa Fe, Argentina. Poma, who is also completing her dentistry studies at Universidad Continental, has accumulated over 70 career medals, including gold at the Lima 2025 Bolivarian Games.
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Anita Poma Mendoza · Callao · Liz Durand · Universidad Continental · Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anita Poma has earned more than 70 medals in her career. ucontinental.edu.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liz Durand placed second in the 21-kilometer Callao Half Marathon. jornada.com.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anita Poma won silver in the 800 meters at the South American U23 Athletics Championship. ucontinental.edu.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anita Poma won gold in the 1500 meters at the South American U23 Athletics Championship in Santa Fe, Argentina. ucontinental.edu.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Liz Durand won the 10,000 meters at the Lima 2026 University Games. jornada.com.pe