Overview

• Adriana Castillo and Máximo Méndez delivered Mexico’s third gold with a 153-140 victory in the mixed compound archery final.
• Argentina’s Malena Santillán set a new Pan American junior record in the women’s 200m backstroke (2:10.36) to win her country’s second gold.
• Ulises Saravia captured a third swimming title for Argentina in the men’s 100m backstroke (53.89s), also securing direct qualification to Lima 2027.
• Mexico’s 381-member delegation has reached the podium in at least five disciplines, including cycling, judo and mixed team archery.
• Brazil remains atop the medal table as junior athletes chase continental glory and coveted berths for Lima 2027 and Los Ángeles 2028.