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Costa Rican para-athlete performance in Cali

Overview

Costa Rica sent a delegation of eight para-athletes to the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Cali, Colombia, from September 17 to 20, 2026.

The team achieved a historic result by winning a total of 21 medals, consisting of 3 gold, 10 silver, and 8 bronze. Sprinter Sherman Güity secured two gold medals in the T64 category for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints. Other notable performances included Daniel Fajardo winning gold in the 800-meter tricycle event, and Dalessandro Abarca setting a new American record in the javelin throw.

Entities

Sherman Güity · Dalessandro Abarca · Colombia · Daniel Fajardo · Costa Rica

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Costa Rica wins 21 medals at Para Athletics Grand Prix in Cali

    Costa Rica's para athletics team won 21 medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Cali, Colombia, led by Sherman Guity's two gold medals in sprinting.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Costa Rica sends eight para-athletes to Cali Grand Prix

    Costa Rica is sending eight para-athletes, including world record holder Sherman Güity, to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Cali, Colombia, from September 17 to 20.

Sources

delfino.cr · diarioextra.com · hsbnoticias.com · nacion.com