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Who? The new Copa Merengue champion from Mexico.
Why? Like Valencia, another Mexican that emerged victorious in Santo Domingo a couple of weeks ago was Mariana Bernal in the compound women’s event. Only for Bernal it was the first time she ended up with gold around her neck. What made it even more impressive was that it was against world number one Andrea Becerra – also of Mexico – in torrential rain in the Dominican Republic. The 22-year-old athlete has been involved in two of the three World Cup final fours so far – bronze in Florida, fourth in Antalya – can she make it three out of four but this time grab the gold?
Bernal is in the Mexico squad for the Chengdu 2025 World Games.
