The Colombian won the circuit and led a historical start for the country in skating, which closed the first day with three medals in this discipline.
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On the opening day of the speed skating, María Fernanda Timms Ariza shone in the return to the circuit, surpassing the Belgian Fran Vanhoutte and the German Anna Schimek. It was a strong and special triumph: the first for Colombia in this edition and the first of his career in this event.
The party continued on the same track. In the male test, Jhon Edward Tascón took the money behind the Spanish Jhoan Sebastián Guzmán, while the bronze went to the Frenchman Yvan Sivilier.
In the 10,000 meters points, Gabriela Isabel Rueda was very close to gold: he dominated a large part of the competition, adding 10 points in the first 5,600 meters, but in the last lap he gave to the French Marine Lefeuvre, who closed with 11 units. The Ecuadorian Gabriela Vargas completed the podium. The Colombian Juan Jacobo Mantilla ended ninth in this same test.
The good start was not alone in the skating. In Squash, the experienced Miguel Ángel Rodríguez assured the bronze medal by imposing himself 3-1 on the Swiss Dimitri Steinmann. A result that confirms its validity and quality in the international circuit.
The first day closed with a balance of four medals: one gold, two silver and a bronze. Beyond the figures, the combination of consolidated figures and new promises confirms that Colombia advances with a firm step, leaving a mark on one of the most demanding scenarios of world sport.
This Wednesday, August 13, the skating will return to action with the 100 meters lanes and the 15,000 meters elimination, where the national delegation will seek to expand the harvest.
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