He praised the delegation that represented the island at the Games, saying he was "happy" with the effort of the athletes.

"I am more than pleased with the entire delegation," said Quiñones.

"Here everyone who comes comes in the best quality from each country, they are the ones who are here and they are the ones we face. 

"They have prepared well, they have done the maximum possible, we are happy with the effort that everyone has made.

"With the gold medal that Jasmine won, it [Olympics] has become very popular. 

"Sure is the gold medal, but there is something more significant. 

"It is the first time that a Puerto Rican has made an Olympic record - that means that in the entire history of the Olympic Games for Puerto Rico it has been the best in its career."

Camacho-Quinn was the quickest qualifier from the semi-finals, setting a new national record and Olympic record in a time of 12.26sec.

She maintained that form in the final, defeating world record holder Kendra Harrison of the United States to win the Olympic gold medal in 12.37.

The hurdler is set to be welcomed by her home supporters on August 17 at an event held by the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee (COPUR).

Quiñones praised the COPUR for its efforts during the Games too.

"I congratulate the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee and the federations for their work and with all their athletes," he added. 

"They have done an exceptional job.

"These achievements are an example of encouragement to keep going ahead."

Other notable results from Puerto Rico at Tokyo 2020 included a sixth place finish for Steven Piñeiro in the men's park skateboarding final.

Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medal came at Rio 2016 when Monica Puig won the women's singles tennis title.