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Puerto Rican Sailor Inés Méndez-Laminaux Wins Optimist World Championship
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Puerto Rico Wins Bronze Medal and Secures Three World Championship Spots in Artistic Gymnastics
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rico's artistic gymnastics team concluded its participation in the Pan American Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with positive results, winning a bronze medal and securing three spots for the 2026 World Championship in Rotterdam, Netherlands. José 'Gussy' López…
Pitcher with Puerto Rican Roots Leads Oklahoma to NCAA Championship
via El Nuevo Día
L.J. Mercurius, a pitcher with Puerto Rican roots, helped the Oklahoma Sooners win their third NCAA Division I baseball championship by defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 13-2 in the decisive game. Mercurius, a third-year reliever, pitched 5.2 innings and…
Alysbeth Félix Wins Gold Medal in Long Jump at Pan American Championship
via Primera Hora
Puerto Rican athlete Alysbeth Félix won the gold medal in the long jump event at the Pan American Athletics Championship in Medellín, Colombia, with a jump of 6.64 meters. This victory also secured her spot in the 2027 Pan American…
Puerto Rican Sailor Inés Méndez-Laminaux Wins Optimist World Championship
via Primera Hora
Inés Méndez-Laminaux, a Puerto Rican sailor, has been crowned champion of the 2026 Optimist World Championship, held in Tánger, Morocco, from June 18 to 28. The tournament featured 293 sailors from 73 countries, making it one of the most competitive…
First Medals for Puerto Rico in Pan American Swimming Championship
via NotiCel
Puerto Rico's participation in the PanAm Aquatics Swimming Championship has yielded its first medalists. The delegation started strong in the 100-meter breaststroke event, showcasing the talent, preparation, and commitment of the athletes representing Puerto Rico. Marcos Cabrera won gold in…