Golden Day for Mexico at the Pan American Games in Chile
Mexico had a triumphant day at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile, securing second place in the medal table. On October 26, 2023, the Mexican delegation won a total of four gold medals, bringing their harvest to an impressive 30 golds.
However, despite Mexico’s success, they were overtaken by the United States, who currently hold the top spot with 59 gold medals, 40 silver medals, and 40 bronze medals, totaling 139 medals. Mexico follows closely behind with 30 gold medals, 15 silver medals, and 25 bronze medals, adding up to 70 recognitions in total.
The winning disciplines for Mexico on this historic day were Modern Pentathlon, Track Cycling, Shooting, and Racquetball. Two bronze medals were also obtained in the fields of boxing and volleyball.
The current medal table on the sixth day of the Pan American Games is dominated by the United States with 59 gold medals, followed by Mexico with 30 gold medals, Canada with 29 gold medals, Brazil with 14 gold medals, and Colombia with 6 gold medals.
Notably, Mexico surpassed Canada’s total medal count, as the criterion for ranking nations prioritizes the number of gold medals won. Mexico now holds the silver place in the medal table and is just seven gold medals away from equaling their record from the previous Pan American Games in Lima, Peru in 2019.
In the women’s volleyball competition, the Mexican national team achieved a historic bronze medal victory over Argentina, marking the first time Mexico has won a medal in this discipline.
In cycling, Yareli Acevedo secured a gold medal in the Omnium test, contributing to Mexico’s overall success in the games.
Boxer Miguel Ángel Martínez secured a gold medal in the 63.5-kilogram category, not only qualifying for the Pan American Games but also earning a place for Mexico in the discipline competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In tennis, Ernesto Escobedo emerged victorious in a thrilling match against Tristan Boyer, progressing to the quarterfinals of the games.
The Oliver sisters, Mayan and Catherine, also made headlines by becoming continental champions in the women’s relay event of the Modern Pentathlon, further adding to Mexico’s medal tally.
Lastly, Mexico’s women’s racquetball team comprising of Monserrat Mejía, Alexandra Herrera, and Paola Longoria claimed the gold medal after defeating the Argentina team.
Overall, Mexico had a remarkable day at the Pan American Games, showcasing their dedication and talent in various disciplines. With 10 days of activities remaining, the Mexican delegation aims to surpass their previous record and secure more victories for their country.