Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.- With victories for the United States and Colombia in the individual pursuit class B (tandem, for athletes with visual disabilities), the first day of track cycling at Santiago 2023 concluded.
In the 3,000 meters women's event, American Hannah Chadwick-Dias clocked a time of 3:41.632, winning the final against Argentina's María José Quiroga, who finished in 3:47.818.
In the battle for third place, Brazilian Bianca Canovas (3:58.186) secured the bronze by defeating Argentina's María Agustina Cruceño (4:06.580).
In the men's 4,000 meters, Colombian Nelson Serna claimed the gold with a time of 4:22.632, defeating Argentina's Maximiliano Gómez (4:28.968).
The bronze went to Argentina's Raúl Villalba, who overtook American Michael Stephens to secure the podium spot.
Written by Juan Caroca - Alejandro Pérez; translated by Paulette Bertín / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Pablo Bigorra / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport