Guarne 2026 closes a historic Pan American Championship marked by unity and continental growth

ODYTA Summary

The Pan American Speed Skating Club and Nations Championship – Guarne 2026 concluded, bringing together athletes, coaches, clubs, families, and fans. The event was marked by coexistence, unity among countries, and collective growth of the sport across the Americas. Colombia won the overall title with 29 gold, 22 silver, and 18 bronze medals (69 total). Chile and Ecuador both finished with 2 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze, but Chile took second place on points. Ten countries won medals: Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala, El Salvador, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic. Peru, Costa Rica, and Brazil also scored points. The championship included 22 countries, among them 18 federations affiliated with World Skate America and four invited delegations, with athletes from Aruba, Curaçao, India, and Spain also participating. On the final day, winners in the 15,000-meter elimination race included Sarah Sofía Portela (junior women), Lucas Beroíza (junior men, Chile), Yicel Camila Giraldo (senior women), and Jorge Luis Escobar (senior men). In the circuit race, Colombia's Gisell Caicedo, Juan Felipe Silva, Valentina Velásquez, and Stiven Villegas won. The article notes upcoming events such as the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, the South American Games in Rosario, the World Skate Games in Asunción, and a Panamerican Speed Series stop in Guayaquil. The source is Prensa y Comunicaciones de World Skate America.