In Bonao, right at the geographic center of the Dominican Republic, Cuban rowing continues to contribute to its delegation.

After Ana Jiménez and Leah Almeida secured their country's first medal here on the first day of finals by winning bronze in the lightweight double sculls, today the boats set course for the top of the podium.

It was no surprise that the best rower from the Largest of the Antilles, Reidy Cardona, took home the gold medal, joining forces with Leduar Suárez in the double sculls competition.

“We thank everyone who made this medal possible, and I am very happy with this result, because despite the difficulties, the goal was achieved,” said Cardona after completing the course in 6:32.80 minutes.

“We want to express our gratitude for the support received and to everyone who has been working with us so that this moment would arrive,” affirmed his teammate near the finish line.

The crew of Cardona and Suárez decisively dominated the 2,000-meter course, and after passing the halfway mark, managed to distance themselves from the boat from Mexico, which could no longer catch them. Cuba crossed the finish line in 6:32.80 minutes, Mexico did so in 6:37.39, and Venezuela stopped the clock at 6:39.62.

On the same day, Raima Ortiz and Loraidis Echavarría won the silver medal in the same event as their teammates.