Laura Cerero Gabriel is a Mexican Paralympic powerlifter who competes in international elite events. She is a triple Paralympic bronze medalist, double Parapan American Games silver medalist and has won four medals at the World Para Powerlifting Championships.[1][2][3]

Laura Cerero Gabriel
Personal information
NicknameLa Reina Zapoteca (Zapotec Queen)
BornOaxaca City, Mexico
Height1.40 m (4 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic powerlifting
DisabilityPolio
Medal record
Paralympic powerlifting
Representing  Mexico
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 40kg
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens 40kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 40kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2002 Kuala Lumpur 40kg
Silver medal – second place 2006 Busan 40kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Kuala Lumpur 44kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Dubai 45kg
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Mar del Plata 40kg
Silver medal – second place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 40kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara Lightweight
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto 41 & 45kg

References

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  1. ^ "Laura Cerero Gabriel - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 14 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Exceptions of Oaxacans: Laura Cerero Gabriel (in Spanish)". Libertad Oaxaca. 24 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Disability is in the mind: Laura Cerero (in Spanish)". Imparcial. 20 July 2020.