Junín renames its main street in honor of Gladys Tejeda

The main street and the boulevard of the town of Junín, province and region of the same name, will now bear the name of Gladys Tejeda, a national athlete who had an outstanding performance in the recent Rio 2016 Olympic Games, announced Andina.

The remodeling ceremony took place this morning with the participation of the athlete, as well as local authorities, residents, and students from the area. During the event, the mayor of the province of Junín, Percy Chagua Huaranga, highlighted the achievements of the beloved daughter of Junín.

"Starting today, this project is called Gladys Tejeda boulevard, to whom we also awarded a medal and resolution for her brilliant participation in the Rio Olympic Games, becoming the best South American in recent history," he said.

The national runner expressed her gratitude, "It is a great honor and pride that this street bears the name of Gladys Tejeda. It is a very beautiful street, years ago I used to run on this route," she said.

After the ceremony, the inauguration, ribbon cutting, and unveiling of the main plaque were carried out. Accompanied by the entire population and to the sound of a band, Tejeda toured the different avenues of the boulevard.

Article from Andina.com translated by [Your Name]