Overview
- Spain’s María Pérez won the women’s 20 km in 1:25:54 to complete a repeat double after also taking the 35 km at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025.
- Mexico’s Alegna González claimed silver in 1:26:06, a new continental record, after skipping the 35 km earlier in the meet due to stomach issues.
- Japan’s Nanako Fujii took bronze in 1:26:18, with La Jornada reporting it as a new national record.
- Peru’s Kimberly García finished fifth in 1:26:22, reported by El Comercio as a new Peruvian 20 km record, with compatriot Mary Luz Andía in 10th after a prior 35 km disqualification.
- Evelyn Inga of Peru placed 30th following a mid-race penalty, in a race shaped by heat, humidity and a sprint finish among the leaders.