¡A pride for Peru! Kimberly García won the silver medal after finishing second in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, in the 35km race walk category. Our national bicampion, despite her young age, has achieved great accomplishments that have put the country in high regard.
As expected, she was not satisfied with the silver medal and is looking to get in the best shape for upcoming competitions. But she didn't just settle for the medal, as the national athlete also received a juicy cash prize for finishing behind the Spanish athlete María Pérez.
How much money did Kimberly García earn after winning the silver medal in the World Athletics Championships?
Despite not winning the gold, García received an exorbitant amount as a prize, and we're talking about a total of €31,866, which at the exchange rate of the national currency is a total of S/127,737.17. Meanwhile, the Spanish athlete Pérez received €63,731 or S/255,480.9. In other words, double what the Peruvian athlete earned.
It is also worth noting that according to World Athletics, the prizes vary depending on the competition, whether it is individual or group. In addition, the total amount to be distributed in this World Championships is €7,736,897 or S/31,013,911.
IPD greeted Kimberly García
The Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD) dedicated a post to the national representative on their social media. "Worth a Peru! Kimberly García, from the Athlete Support Program (PAD), won the silver medal in the women's 35km race walk at the Budapest 2023 World Championships."