Nélida Peñaflor wins bronze in 10,000 meters at South American Games

Argentine athlete Nélida ‘Neli’ Peñaflor won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games. Representing Argentina, Peñaflor remained a prominent competitor throughout the race, which consisted of 25 laps.

Gold was awarded to Mary Granja of Ecuador, while Luz Mery Rojas of Peru took the silver. This achievement marks Peñaflor’s second international podium in recent months, following a bronze medal in the 10,000 meters at the Pan American Athletics Championship in June.