The Universidad de Guadalajara secured two gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals on the final day of archery events at the 2019 Universiada Nacional in Mérida, Yucatán, according to official reports from the university’s communications office. The strong closing performance brought the institution’s overall medal count to 52 at the student competition, placing them second in the overall standings.
Andrea Maya and Compound Archers Lead the Gold Rush
Andrea Maya, a student at the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, opened the day’s gold-medal haul by winning the individual compound archery event. In the same individual category, Fernanda Alexis Zepeda of the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Económico Administrativas claimed the bronze medal, rounding out a double-podium finish for the institution.
During the afternoon session, Maya and Zepeda teamed up with Zulema Meléndez from the Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud to capture a second gold medal in the team compound archery competition. The trio secured the top spot on the podium.
Men’s Compound Finalists Secure Silver and Bronze
In the men’s individual compound category, Fernando Becerra and Miguel Becerra added to the university’s medal tally. Both students representing the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades reached the podium in the tournament hosted by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, with Fernando taking silver and Miguel claiming bronze.
With these final-day results, the Universidad de Guadalajara’s delegation brought its total haul to 52 medals, featuring 19 gold, 18 silver, and 15 bronze preseas. The performance solidified the university’s grip on the second position in the overall student competition medal table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the 2019 Universiada Nacional held?
The competition took place in Mérida, Yucatán, with events hosted locally by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.
How many total medals did the Universidad de Guadalajara win at the games?
According to official university records, the delegation accumulated 52 medals: 19 gold, 18 silver, and 15 bronze.
Which archery category brought the most success on the final day?
The compound archery discipline yielded multiple podium finishes, including individual and team gold medals for Andrea Maya.
