# Track cycling and regional athletics in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/track-cycling-and-regional-athletics-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-08-24T21:14:58.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Track cycling competitions held in Rafaela, Argentina, have seen significant success for regional athletes. In the Argentino de Pista championship, the San Juan delegation secured first place in the final medal tally with 31 medals, including 12 gold. Notable performers included Tomás Saavedra Zalazar, who earned four gold medals, and Joselín Contreras Tivani, who won two gold medals.

In the UCI C2 track cycling competition, Iñaki Serrano earned a bronze medal in the men’s sprint, marking his first international medal in the top category. Additionally, the San Rafael delegation placed first in the general team standings during the provincial stage of the Juegos Sanmartinianos, qualifying eight athletes for the national stage in Mar del Plata.

## Claims

- The San Rafael delegation won the general team standings in the provincial athletics stage of the Juegos Sanmartinianos. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Eight athletes from San Rafael qualified for the national stage of the Juegos Sanmartinianos in Mar del Plata. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Twenty-four athletes from San Rafael competed in 15 different events. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Angelina Pérez Modón won the gold medal in the 2,000 meters. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lupe Fernández won the gold medal in the triple jump. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Giuliana Sola won the gold medal in the javelin throw. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Amparo Martín won the gold medal in the 600 meters. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Santiago Urquiza won the 80 and 200 meter events. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Iñaki Serrano wins UCI cycling bronze; San Rafael athletes qualify for national games

Cyclist Iñaki Serrano won bronze at the UCI C2 track cycling event in Rafaela, while eight athletes from San Rafael qualified for the national Juegos Sanmartinianos in Mar del Plata.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-rafael-wins-provincial-athletics-title-qualifies-eight-athletes-for-national-games

### 2026-08-24: San Juan dominates Argentino de Pista track cycling championship

San Juan dominated the Argentino de Pista track cycling championship in Rafaela, winning 31 medals, including 12 gold, to secure first place in the final standings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-juan-dominates-argentino-de-pista-track-cycling-championship

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