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Brazil Dominates South American Athletics as Argentina Falls Short at Home

Argentina finishes fourth in Mar del Plata-hosted championships with record-breaking individual performances but fails to leverage home advantage.

Levaggi se subió dos veces al podio en Mar del Plata. Foto @cada.atletismo
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Overview

  • Brazil claimed its 31st consecutive team title with 20 golds, 19 silvers, and 13 bronzes, continuing its dominance in regional athletics.
  • Argentina secured three golds, four silvers, and six bronzes, finishing fourth overall, a step back from its second-place finish in 2023.
  • Joaquín Gómez set a new championship and national record in the hammer throw with a mark of 77.69 meters, earning gold.
  • Micaela Levaggi won gold in the 1,500 meters and silver in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, achieving the second-fastest time in Argentine history in the latter event.
  • The Argentine men's 4×400 relay team narrowly missed the national record, taking silver with a time of 3m08s77.