At Last A Medal For Guatemala

60 years after their first participation, Guatemala finally wins a medal in the Olympics.

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Saturday, we were watching channel 13, a local station here in Guatemala.  You can get more of a variety of sports including table tennis, gymnastics, swimming, etc.  Then we realized there was a Guatemalan in the "fast walk" race, so tuned in closer.  It was neat to watch History in the making.  Guatemala has never won a medal.  They only have 19 appearing in the London Olympic. Erick Barrondo got a silver medal.

At the time of his win, horns were honking and fireworks were exploding throughout the city and country.

Congratulations to Erick and to the country of Guatemala. 

~J