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, who is in for many awards, in addition to a financial incentive set for Peruvian athletes who get a medal at
Peru's record at the Games now includes a total of five medals, although it was one of the first South American countries to win a gold thanks to the victory of shooter Edwin Vasquez (London 1948).
Shooting also brought silver medals to Francisco Boza (Los Angeles 1984) and Juan Giha (Barcelona 1992).
The other medal was a silver won by the women's volleyball team in Seoul 1988. The squad was led by Cecilia Tait, Gaby Perez del Solar, Cenaida Uribe, and Natalia Malaga.
Without any doubt, the entire country was thrilled with Peschiera's victory, thus ending a 32-year drought without any Peruvian presence on the Olympic podium.
Highest honor
For all these reasons, the 29-year-old athlete will receive decorations and tributes when he returns to Lima from Paris.
Yet there is a special distinction that appears to be the most important. Indeed, it is the presentation of the Sporting Laurels, the highest honorary sports reward granted by the Peruvian State.
The degree of distinction that Peschiera will receive will be that of Grand Officer for having ranked third in Sailing at the 2024 Olympics.
In addition to this award, he will get a substantial prize of US$40,000 for having won a bronze medal.
Peschiera, who studied business administration in the United States, is part of the fourth generation of sailors in his family.