Guatemala shone at home During the Central American Cycling Championship of Route 2025, which was held from April 11 to 13 in Quetzaltenango, especially highlighting Gaby Soto’s performance. The Quezalteca closed with three golds after dominating the route, the individual and team counterreloj.
Sergio Chumil was another of the figures this Sunday when obtaining the silver medal in the male eliteafter a vibrant closure against Panamanian Franklin Archibold.
Gabriela Soto dominated the Women’s Route test with authority, demonstrating her power in promotions and an impeccable strategy in the last section. His victory confirms the great moment that female cycling in Guatemala lives, and positions it as one of the great referents of the region. Meanwhile, in the female sub-23, there was also glory for the country with Dixian Quezadawho stayed with the gold medal.
In the male branch, Sergio Chumil He had an outstanding performance on the elite route and fought until the end for the top of the podium. Although he failed to overcome Panamanian Franklin Archibold, his second place was celebrated by the local fans who met in Xela. The third place was for Costa Rican Daniel Bonilla, closing a high -level podium.
Guatemala also celebrated another gold in the male sub-23 category with the victory of Melvin Torresreaffirming the growth of new generations of national cycling. With these achievements, the national delegation added a total of 17 medals: 6 gold, 7 silver and 4 bronze, which allowed him to place himself in the Second place of the medallero general.
The title of the championship was for Costa Ricathat with 7 golds, 4 silvers and 4 bronz (15 medals in total), it was proclaimed as the best delegation of the event. Panama ended in the third position with 8 medals, including Archibold’s victory in the male elite.
Beyond the medals, the championship made clear the talent in the region, and Guatemala once again demonstrated its ability to organize high -level sporting events. The atmosphere in Quetzaltenango was partying, and the triumphs of athletes such as Soto and Chumil were celebrated with emotion by the local fans.
Guatemalan cycling continues to grow, and with references as Gaby Soto and Sergio ChumilThe future seems to be well aimed at new challenges at the continental and international level.
This was the podium in the 2025 Central American Championship
- Male elite category, Franklin Archibold, Panama
- Men’s sub-23 category, Melvin Torres, Guatemala
- Women’s elite category, Gaby Soto, Guatemala
- Women’s sub-23 category, Quezada dixiana, Guatemala