Jessire Rivas makes history at the Geisingen Arena 2026

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Venezuelan skater Jessire Rivas, 13, won the overall ranking at the Arena Geisingen International 2026, becoming the first Venezuelan to take that title at the event. She was also named the tournament's "Skater Top" as its most winning athlete. The competition drew nearly 1,000 skaters from more than 35 countries over four days. Rivas earned gold in the 5,000m points and 7,000m elimination, silver in the 500m sprint, and bronze in the 200m Dobbin sprint. She also won the long distance ranking, placed third in the short distance ranking, and took the overall crown. According to El Informador Venezuela, the result capped an exceptional European season in which she had already collected multiple podiums and titles. She is next scheduled to compete at the Internationale Kriterium Gross-Gerau 2026.