Friday, October 27.- Brazilian athletes had a very good harvest of Pan American gold medals on Friday. The United States continues to lead the medal count. 

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In the early hours, Ana Patricia Silva and Eduarda Santos defeated the Canadian pair of Melissa Humana Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in beach volleyball in straight sets. In the male's category, Andre Loyola and Wanderley Souto overcame the Cuban duo of Jorge Alayo and Noslen Díaz with a 2-1 victory. 


In boxing, Brazil emerged as the dominant force in the discipline this Friday, clinching gold in four of the finals held at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olímpico de Ñuñoa. The gold medalists were Caroline Barbosa in the 50-kilogram category, Jucielen Cerqueira Romeu in the 57-kilogram category, Beatriz Soares in the 60-kilogram category, and Barbara Dos Santos in the 66-kilogram category, dethroning Cuba as the powerhouse of Pan American boxing. 


In track cycling, the current world champion, Colombian Kevin Quintero, confirmed his favoritism at the Velódromo de Peñalolén by winning the gold medal in the Keirin event, repeating his victory from Lima 2019. 


The victory of the reigning Pan American champions in field hockey, Argentina, was another highlight of the day. Argentina defeated Chile 3-1 and continues to defend their gold medal in field hockey. 


In cycling, the remarkable Madison event delivered another gold for Mexico, who dominated the men's version of the race thanks to the tactical discipline of the team consisting of Fernando Romo and Ricardo Peña. Colombia finished in second place and, ultimately, celebrated the most in this sport that concluded its participation in Santiago 2023. 


The United States maintains its lead in the medal standings with a total of 152 medals (61 gold), followed by Mexico in second place with 80 medals (35 gold), and Canada in third place with 87 medals (32 gold). 


Chile, the host country, currently holds the sixth position in the overall standings with a total of 29 medals, including five gold medals. 


Written by Erwin Acevedo - Ernesto Bustos; translated by Andrés Castro / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport 
Ph: Jonathan Oyarzún / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport