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Peru Hits 159 Medals at Bolivarianos as Surf and Taekwondo Power Third-Place Push

Updated tallies place the host nation third overall, driven by shooting, taekwondo, surf.

Overview

  • Peru’s latest count stands at 159 medals — 46 gold, 48 silver and 65 bronze — keeping the delegation third behind Colombia (216) and Venezuela (177).
  • A dominant outing at Punta Rocas delivered 14 surf medals, including seven golds across eight board events reported by most outlets and affirmed by the IPD.
  • Taekwondo added four Poomsae golds on November 30 and is now listed with 15 total medals, reflecting continued gains as events conclude.
  • Shooting leads Peru’s haul with 30 medals, while recent nautical results include a rowing gold for Valeria Palacios and strong returns in sailing led by Stefano Peschiera.
  • National backing was on display as President José Jerí joined the surf medal celebrations at Punta Rocas, highlighting institutional support for Team Perú.