03:21
4 years ago
Michael Pavitt
at the Main Press Centre in Lima
Michael Pavitt

Peru's Grande wins karate gold while United States and Brazil enjoy success

Karate finals have also been taking place today and there is good news for Peru.

Alexandra Grande has delighted the home crowd by winning the women’s 61kg final 6-1 against Venezuela’s Claudymar Garces Sequera.

United States’ Shanno Nishi has won the women’s 50kg final by beating Mexico’s Alicia Hernandez 2-0 in the final.

Valeria Kumizaki of Brazil then wins the women’s 55kg event by beating Canada’s Kathryn Campbell 4-1.


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