Sunday, November 5th, 2023.- The second final of the speed skating event at Santiago 2023, the male’s 10,000-meter elimination race, showcased Colombian dominance.

Just as in the female's event a few minutes earlier (with Colombian athletes Fabiana Arias and Gabriela Rueda winning gold and silver, respectively), Colombian skaters Andrés Gómez (gold with a time of 15:14.489) and Juan Mantilla (silver with 15:14.515) claimed the top two spots in the Pan American final at the brand-new Patinódromo at the Estadio Nacional.

The sole Chilean in the final, Hugo Ramírez, finished in third place, securing the bronze medal with a time of 15:22.287.

Written by Marcelo González; translated by Josefina Zamorano
Photo: Alejandro Pagni / Santiago 2023 / Photosport