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María Luisa Doig Retains Bolivarian Épée Title With Gold at AyacuchoLima 2025

The three-time Olympian reinforced her stature in Peruvian fencing with a dominant run from pools to the title.

Overview

  • She beat Paraguay’s Montserrat Viveros 14–9 in the final at Polideportivo 1 de la Videna in Lima.
  • Doig went unbeaten in her pool, then defeated Eliana Lugo 15–4 in the quarterfinals and Carmen Correa 15–9 in the semifinals.
  • The gold was reported as Team Peru’s ninth of the Games, adding to the host nation’s growing tally.
  • A veteran of Beijing 2008, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, she adds this crown to her Valledupar 2022 title and a 2023 Pan American silver.
  • She dedicated the win to her grandparents, calling the medal especially meaningful after a long career.