Colombia debuted at the world speed championships with five golds

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Colombia opened its participation in the World Speed Skating Championships, part of the World Skate Games Asunción 2026, with five gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. The first day featured world records and strong performances from the national team. In the 200-meter time trial, Mariana Ambuila won silver and Gisell Alejandra Caicedo bronze in the junior women's category, while Emanuel Ramos took gold in the junior men's event. Kollin Castro and Geiny Pájaro went one-two in the senior women's race, and Santiago Vásquez, who set a world record in the morning, won the senior men's final, with Jhon Edwar Tascón adding bronze. Colombia also celebrated a one-two in the junior women's 5,000-meter points race, with Mariana Imitola winning gold and Manuela Rodríguez silver despite a fall. Gabriela Isabel Rueda claimed gold in the senior women's 5,000-meter points race, the fifth gold of the day for Colombia. The competition continues with the 500-meter plus distance and 10,000-meter elimination events.