Colombia wins gold in cycling
Colombia has won its first gold medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, thanks to Walter Vargas' victory in the cycling time trial.
Walter Vargas, a 34-year-old cyclist from El Carmen de Viboral, flew over his carbon fiber bike at an average speed of 50,830 kilometers per hour to register a time of 47.13 minutes in 40 kilometers, and gave Colombia its first gold medal of the games.
What happened?
Walter Vargas completed the test with a time of 47.13 minutes and an average speed of 50,830 kilometers per hour, records with which he stayed with the gold medal for Colombia.
Why it matters for Colombia?
Walter Vargas' victory is a great achievement for Colombia, as it is the first gold medal that the country wins in the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo.
What comes next?
Colombia will continue competing in the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, hoping to add more medals and improve its position in the medal table.
The latest news is that Colombia's football team drew 0-0 with Switzerland on July 7, 2026, in a match that was not decisive for the qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recently, the team has maintained a good streak, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, without suffering any losses (DWDWW, with the last game first).
