Colombia Wins First Baseball Gold in Pan American Games, Brazil Dominates in Judo and Tennis

Colombia's surprise upset victory sees them defeat giants Brazil 9-1 in their first ever baseball tournament, while Brazil shines with multiple titles in judo and two golds in tennis.

• Colombia claimed its first-ever gold in the Pan American Games by defeating Brazil 9-1 in the men's baseball final.
• In a surprising turn, Colombia's victory came at the expense of traditional baseball powers such as Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
• Key Colombian player Dilson Jose Herrera, with Major League histories with the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, and Baltimore Orioles, contributed significantly to the team's victory with three of the team's 17 hits.
• While Brazil had to settle for silver in baseball, they dominated in judo, with Alexia Vilhalba Souza Nascimento, Larissa Cincinato, Rafaela Lopes Silva, and Michel Natan Felix Augusto all claiming titles.
• In tennis, Brazil bagged two golds while Colombia won in the mixed doubles category to prevent a complete Brazilian dominance.

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