Mexican Ana María Torres wins gold in women's Central American Games triathlon

Ana María Torres of Mexico has claimed the gold medal in the women's individual triathlon at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. Torres demonstrated exceptional performance, crossing the finish line with a total time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 0 seconds after completing the demanding disciplines of swimming, cycling, and running.

The silver medal was awarded to María Velásquez of Venezuela, who finished the race with a time of 1 hour, 49 minutes, and 39 seconds. The bronze medal went to fellow Mexican competitor Rosa María Tapia, who recorded a time of 2 hours, 0 minutes, and 8 seconds.

The competition, held at the Puerto Sans Soucí in Santo Domingo, saw a field of 26 triathletes vying for the podium. Torres's victory adds another significant achievement to her athletic career, highlighting Mexico's strength in the sport.