When observing the rise of Alejandra Usquiano in the world archery ranking, the consistency of the Antioquian is surprising.
Amid the very high level of the compound modality, the 32-year-old athlete has managed to remain in the elite thanks to her discipline and constant results.
Since she began to appear in the World Archery rankings in 2008, her career has been notable: on June 13, 2012 she reached her highest position (second) and, thirteen years later, she is back in the top 5. Currently, she occupies fourth place, being the best national representative in the table.
Together with her compatriot Sara López, considered the best archer in history and today in 11th place, she has formed a golden duo that has consolidated Colombia as a power in this sport.
With four medals at World Championships (team golds in 2013, 2017 and 2021, and an individual bronze in 2025), Alejandra closed this season brilliantly. At the Bolivarian Games in Peru she won two golds and a silver, while she was recently crowned champion of the Río Indoor 2025 in Brazil, after beating the Mexican Dafne Quintero 147-144.
“That fourth place confirms to me that good work bears fruit and that you should never give up,” said Aleja, who, unlike other colleagues, does not stop on vacation. His sights are already set on the Indoor World Cup in France next January.
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For the goalkeeper, who now represents Valle del Cauca and has been training since 2024 with Mexican coach Jesús Sánchez, the secret is quality over quantity. In addition to the outdoor and indoor modalities, Usquiano has begun to explore field and 3D to diversify his mind and technique, just as the great world leaders do.
Graduated in Physiotherapy, her greatest current motivation is the inclusion of the compound bow in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. “Since the news was known, the excitement grew. In Colombia there is an excellent level and it will be a very nice internal competition,” she said, calling on the National Government not to skimp on supporting international outings.
For Usquiano, the path to perfection in archery has no shortcuts: “You have to give 100% with each arrow, and destiny will decide who will reach that Olympic event.”
With its sights set on 2028, the Antioquia shows that its validity is no coincidence. With a strong mind and prodigious aim, he has long earned respect among his great opponents.
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