Waleska Ortiz won the 400 meters and qualifies for the U-20 World Cup

Published at: 07/06/2026 01:43 PM

The Venezuelan athlete Waleska Ortiz won the gold medal in the 400 meters flat during the U-20 National Athletics Championship held at the Brígido Iriarte stadium in Caracas, a result that secured her qualification for the World Championship in the category.

According to information from Venezolana de Televisión, the sprinter confirmed her status as a favorite in the race, in which she arrived with one of the best national brands of the season, consolidating herself as one of the main youth figures in Venezuelan athletics.

The day also left another positive result for Ortiz, who advanced to the final of the 800 meters flat after successfully overcoming the qualifying round and remaining in the fight for a new medal in the championship.

With this performance, the runner adds a new achievement to a season in which she has consistently excelled in speed and medium-distance events, showing progress that projects her as one of the promises of national athletics.

The final of the 800 meters will also be held this Sunday at Brígido Iriarte, where the athlete will seek to close her participation with a second outstanding performance and continue her preparation for the international commitments she will face this year.

Mazo News Team