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Panama's Emily Santos Wins Silver in 50m Breaststroke at Central American Games
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Panama's Emily Santos Wins Silver in 50m Breaststroke at Central American Games

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Panamanian swimmer Emily Santos Silva won a silver medal in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Central American and Caribbean Games.
  • This is her second individual medal of the games, following a silver in the 100-meter breaststroke.
  • Santos's performance contributes to Panama's total of eight medals and strengthens her Olympic aspirations.

Panamanian swimmer Emily Santos Silva has secured a silver medal in the 50-meter breaststroke at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026. Her time of 31.81 seconds earned her a place on the podium, marking her second individual medal of the regional competition.

This latest achievement reaffirms Santos Silva's status as a leading Panamanian athlete in swimming. She had previously won a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, showcasing her consistent performance in the breaststroke events.

Currently competing collegiately in the United States with Virginia Tech, Santos Silva continues to build a strong record as she prepares for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Her success at these regional games is a significant step in her Olympic cycle.

The addition of Santos Silva's silver medal brings Team Panama's total medal count to eight at the Santo Domingo 2026 games. The delegation has maintained a consistent presence on the medal table throughout the regional event.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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