These 9 Latinas Competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Are Forging New Paths

After lifting 263 kg (580 pounds, approximately), Neisi Patricia Dajomes Barrera became the first woman to win a gold medal representing Ecuador. The athlete, who dedicated the win to her mother and brother, who passed away in 2018 and 2019, respectively, lives by the motto "If you can dream it, you can do it," which graces her Instagram bio.

Follow her on Instagram at @neisi_dajomes.