Agramonte claims 800m gold for Dominican Republic at Central American Games

Ferdy Agramonte claimed the gold medal in the 800-meter race at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo on Friday, securing a new gold medal for the Dominican Republic in athletics. Agramonte crossed the finish line with a time of 1:46.07, just three-hundredths of a second ahead of Venezuela's Jose Maita, who took silver with 1:46.10. Mexico's Jesus Lopez completed the podium with a bronze medal, clocking in at 1:46.86.

The victory for Agramonte came in one of the most competitive races of the athletics program. For the Dominican athlete, this triumph is a significant vindication, especially after winning a bronze medal in the same event at the 2023 San Salvador Games. The win also boosts the Dominican Republic's medal count, placing them tied with Puerto Rico in fifth position overall with 33 gold medals as the games near their close.

The Dominican athletics program once again contributes a gold medal on a day where the host delegation continues to expand its tally. With only a few hours remaining until the regional event concludes, the athletics team's performance highlights the nation's growing presence in the sport.