Ruth Cruz
Ruth Cruz is a Belizean canoeist who recently made headlines for her impressive performance at the XII Central American Games in Guatemala, where she and her teammate Francisca Cruz-Pfaender secured a bronze medal in the Women's K2 500m event, marking a historic achievement as Belize's first-ever international medal in canoeing.
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Ruth Cruz earned bronze in the Women’s K2 500m at the XII Central American Games.
Belize canoeists Andres Cabb & Cristian Lopez win silver in K2 1000m; Belize reaches 7 medals overall
Belize· 2025-10-26
Ruth Cruz earned bronze in the Women’s K2 500m race, marking Belize’s first-ever international canoeing medal at a regional games.
Andres Cabb wins Bronze in Men’s K1 1000m; Belize canoeists secure 4 medals at Lake Petén ItzáBelize· 2025-10-26Ruth Cruz won bronze in the K2 500m race in canoeing at the XII Central American Games in Petén, Guatemala.
Ruth Cruz & Francisca Cruz-Pfaender make history, earn Belize’s 4th medalBelize· 2025-10-25
Ruth Cruz won bronze in the Women’s K2 500m Canoe Sprint at the XII Central American Games.
Cristian Lopez powers to bronze in Men’s K1 200m Canoe Sprint; Belize’s medal tally now at 5Belize· 2025-10-25Ruth Cruz and Francisca Cruz-Pfaender made history earlier that morning with a bronze in the Women’s K2 500m.
Belize builds momentum with canoeing medals and more events aheadBelize· 2025-10-25