Perla Patricia Barcenas Ponce de Leon
Women's 75kg
MexicoBiography
Started: She got involved in the sport in 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Reason: She wanted to take part in activities that are mainly practised by men. (Athlete, 15 Jul 2019)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (lajornadaestadodemexio.com, 01 Sep 2023)
Awards: In 2014 she received the Filiberto Navas Valdes State of Mexico Medal in Sport. (oem.com.mx, 04 Mar 2014)
She has been inducted into Mexico State's Sports Museum in Mexico. (diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She also has a diploma in sports law. "I have dedicated so many years to sport that I do not see myself leaving it [after her sporting career finishes]. I know that one day I will be giving something back one way or another." (gem.gob.mx, 05 Jan 2021; diarioportal.com, 23 Apr 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMay 13, 1971
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationLaw - Mexico State Autonomous University [UAEM], Cuautitlan Izcalli, MEX
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachMayra Perez [national]; Jesus Garcia [national]; Enrique Alvarado [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Women's 75kg | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 122.5 |
| 3 | Women's +82.5kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 135 |
| 3 | Women's 82.5kg | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 130.0 |
| 4 | +86kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 135 |
| 4 | -79kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 126 |
| NoM | Women's 75kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | NoM |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women's +82.5kg | 2010 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 135.0 |
| 2 | Women's 82.5kg | 2002 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 130.0 |
| 3 | +86kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 135 |
| 3 | +86kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 133.0 |
| 3 | Women's 82.5kg | 2006 | Busan, KOR | 130.0 |
| 3 | Women's 67.5kg | 1998 | Dubai, UAE | 95.0 |
| 5 | Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 274.11 |
| 6 | +86kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 130 |
| 7 | +86kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 136 |
| 10 | Mixed Team | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 214.07 |
| NoM | -86kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | NoM |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 4 | 86kg & +86kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 97.4 |
| 10 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 282.60 |
