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The Peruvian delegation that participated in the 50th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2009) held in Germany won four silver and two bronze medals after facing 104 countries from Europe, Asia, Africa and America.

In comparison with other Latin American countries, Peru came in second place for the good performance of students, including Raul Chavez Sarmiento, a 11-year-old kid, who won a bronze medal.

By winning this medal, the child matched the feat of Australian Terence Tao, who 22 years ago won a medal at the age of 11.

The team comprised Cesar Cuenca Lucero (17), who won a silver medal, as well as Tomas Angles Larico (17), Ricardo Jesus Ramos Castillo (17) and Julian Mejia Sarmiento.

Percy Guerra Rios (17) won another bronze medal.

Peru achieved the second highest score among Latin American countries after Brazil, and climbed to 24th place among 104 countries worldwide.

The 50th edition of the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2009) was held in Bremen (Germany) between July 13 and 20.

Champions will return on Wednesday 22 at 16.00 hrs (20:00 GMT). They will be welcomed by a large delegation of friends, teachers and relatives at the international airport Jorge Chavez

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