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Cuba secured its first medal at the II Junior Pan American Games thanks to the crew of the eight-person rowing team, which won the bronze medal in the Bay of Asunción, Paraguay.
The team, captained by Roberto Carlos Paz, crossed the finish line with a time of 5:45.96 minutes, just behind Chile (gold, 5:42.26) and Brazil (silver, 5:45.75). The Cubans reached the halfway mark in third position and managed to maintain it until the end.
“It is a source of pride to have contributed the first medal for Cuba. I am very happy with the team, the coaches, and everyone who has supported us to get here,” declared Paz in statements reported by the official newspaper Granma.
Other results from the day
In the double sculls, Roberto Carlos Paz and Leduar Suárez finished fifth (6:39.06) in a final dominated by the Brazilians Joao Batista and Daniel Passold (6:31.97).
For their part, Adel Gutiérrez and Henry Heredia secured sixth place (7:27.16) in the men's pair without coxswain, a race won by the Chileans Rodrigo Paz and Pedro Labatub (6:42.63).
Background and upcoming opportunities
In the inaugural edition of Cali-Valle 2021, Cuban rowing also achieved a bronze medal, a result now matched in the second day of Asunción 2025.
The opportunity to improve that record will come this Monday with the men's coxless four (Leduar, Roberto Carlos, Adel, and Henry) and, in the women's category, with Natalie Morales and Claudia Tolón in the lightweight double sculls.
The multi-sport event, which features the participation of over 4,000 athletes from 41 countries, began this Saturday and will run until August 23.
Frequently asked questions about the achievements of Cuban rowers in Asunción 2025
What was the first medal obtained by Cuba at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción?
Cuba won its first bronze medal at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, thanks to the eight-oared coxed team, which completed the race in a time of 5:45.96 minutes.
Who were the rowers who stood out in other events during the 2025 Pan American Junior Games in Asunción?
In the double scull event, Roberto Carlos Paz and Leduar Suárez finished in fifth place, while Adel Gutiérrez and Henry Heredia took sixth place in the pair without a coxswain. These results reflect the effort of the Cuban team in various rowing disciplines at the event.
What has been the historical performance of Cuban rowing in the Junior Pan American Games?
In the inaugural edition of Cali-Valle 2021, Cuban rowing also achieved a bronze medal, matching the result in Asunción 2025. This performance reflects a continuity in the achievement of Cuban rowing in this continental event.
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