# 2026 South American Games athletic achievements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-south-american-games-athletic-achievements
> Updated: 2026-09-25T23:34:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe, Argentina, featured several record-breaking athletic performances.

Uruguayan athlete Santiago Catrofe secured a gold medal in the 10,000-meter race, setting a new competition record of 28:16.79. Additionally, Uruguay’s men’s and women’s field hockey teams both earned bronze medals. 

Panamanian athlete Diddier Rodríguez also set a competition record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 8:31.89, earning the gold medal. This victory contributed to a total of 16 medals for the Panamanian delegation during the games.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Diddier Rodríguez wins gold and sets record at South American Games

Panamanian runner Diddier Rodríguez won gold and set a new competition record in the 3,000m steeplechase at the 2026 South American Games in Santa Fe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diddier-rodrguez-wins-gold-and-sets-record-in-3000m-steeplechase

### 2026-09-22: Santiago Catrofe wins gold and sets record at South American Games

Santiago Catrofe won gold and set a new record in the 10,000m at the South American Games, while Uruguay's hockey teams secured bronze medals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santiago-catrofe-wins-gold-and-sets-record-at-south-american-games

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