US Wins Most Gold Medals in Pan American Games, Canada's Philibert-Thiboutot Shines with Surprise Victory

Despite fewer total podium finishes than previous Games, US athletes top Pan American Games with 124 gold medals; Canada celebrates unexpected 1,500-meter race victory by Charles Philibert-Thiboutot.

Despite a reduced total of podium finishes compared to previous Games, American athletes dominated the Pan American Games in Chile, capturing a record of 124 gold medals.
Canada's Charles Philibert-Thiboutot won the gold in the 1,500-meter race, achieving a surprise victory by just two one-hundredths of a second over his compatriot Rob Heppenstall.
Notwithstanding the remarkable tally by the US, Brazil kept its second-place standing, accomplishing its best Pan American Games performance to date with a total of 205 medals.
Mexico celebrated its best-ever Pan American Games, securing 52 golds, 38 silvers and 52 bronze medals, which pushed Canada to fourth place in terms of gold medals won.
The Pan American Games in Santiago experienced numerous difficulties, yet managed to successfully host the competition for about 7,000 athletes from 41 teams participating in 39 sports.