Pesista lifts 106 kilos on the sprint and secures the 2nd Brazilian podium in the competition, after Laura Amaro's silver. Until 2021, the country had only one medalist in the event.
Lionesses lose by 30 to 25 in the quarterfinals and are doing better campaign since 2013 title. Selection lives renewal after poor performance in the Olympics in Tokyo (Japan).
Laura Amaro was silver in the sprint in the 76 kg category and was only two kg away from going to the podium in general. Competition is held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
The next challenge for the Lionesses (as the Brazilian team is known) is Denmark, on Tuesday (14), in the quarterfinals of the competition played in Spain.
Lionesses defeat Austria, maintain 100% use in the competition and guarantee themselves in the knockout if they beat Argentina this Wednesday (8), at 2:30 pm (GMT).
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