Champions Stefany Cuadrado and Kevin Quintero lead Colombia in the elite track Pan American in Chile
Led by 19-year-old Stefany Cuadrado and 27-year-old Kevin Santiago Quintero, Colombia will seek to be protagonists again in a new edition of the elite track Pan American to be held between this Wednesday and Sunday in Santiago, Chile.
TL;DR
- Colombia is sending a 13-cyclist team, including world medalists Stefany Cuadrado and Kevin Quintero, to the Pan American track championship in Santiago, Chile.
- The team aims to secure strong results to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, building on their third-place finish and 20 medals at the previous championship in Paraguay.
- Notable absences include Martha Bayona, suspended for an anti-doping violation, and Lina Marcela Hernández, recovering from a serious injury.
- The Colombian delegation features a mix of experienced riders and young talent, with cyclists competing in various speed and endurance events.
- The Pan American Championship involves 168 athletes from approximately 20 nations competing for 22 titles and 66 medals.