Karla Navas, gold medalist in show jumping

From June 9 to 16, Panama City hosted the Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championship, which brought together delegations from 24 countries at the Figali Convention Center. During an intense week of competitions, gymnasts from all over the continent offered a high-level show.

Felix Dolci, the great figure of the tournament

Canada’s Felix Dolci established himself as the star of the championships by winning a total of five medals:

• Gold in All Around, Vault, Parallel Bars and Fixed Bars
  
• Silver in the men’s team competition
  

His performance reaffirms his position as one of the best gymnasts on the continent.

Jayla Hang, queen of the women’s tournament

USA’s Jayla Hang was the most medal-winning gymnast of the competition, with a total of six medals:

• Gold in individual and team All Around
  
• Silver on uneven bars, floor and balance beam
  
• Bronze in jumping
  

U.S. dominance in equipment

In the women’s team competition, the gold went to the United States, which scored a total of 164.765 points.
Canada won silver with 151.633, and Brazil took bronze with 151.466 points.

In the men’s event, the United States also took the gold with 238,800 points, Canada with 233,500 points. The bronze went to Argentina, which scored 226,000 points.

Argentina celebrates with Villañe and his team

In addition to the third place in the overall men’s team, Argentina celebrated the title of Daniel Villafañe, who was crowned champion in rings during the Apparatus Final, achieving an outstanding individual performance.

Brilliant Central American and Caribbean performances

Guatemala’s Jorge Vega won two medals:

• Silver in soil
  
• Bronze in jumping
  

From Puerto Rico, José López won two medals in rings and jumping, while José Vélez won silver in rings.

Jamaica also climbed the podium thanks to Elel Baker, who won bronze in pommel horse. For Cuba, Diorges took bronze in the floor final.

Karla Navas thrills Panama

Panama’s Karla Navas rocked the Figali Center by winning the gold medal in vaulting during the Women’s Apparatus Final, a performance that unleashed a standing ovation from the local audience.

Lia Fontaine adds for Canada

Canada’s Lia Fontaine also had an excellent championship, winning three medals:

• Gold on the floor
  
• Silver in jumping
  

Bronze in uneven bars