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Mexico wins first medal in 2015 Pan American Games

Paola Díaz opened the medal count by winning silver in triathlon.

"I can't believe I won the silver medal, I'm very happy." Paola said (Photo: El Universal)
11/07/2015 |09:37Adriana Díaz Reyes |
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Paola Díaz won the medal number 918 for Mexico in the history of the Pan American Games.

Díaz opened the medal count by winning silver in triathlon.

"I can't believe I won the silver medal, I'm very happy. The competition was very close. This is the first medal for my country in this games, it has a very special meaning to me." Paola said.

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The Pan American Games are being held from July 10 to July 26, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. The Games are hosting 6,135 athletes representing 41 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).