The Panamanian cyclist Carlos Samudio was proclaimed champion in the elite road race of the Central American Championship, held in Costa Rica. Samudio prevailed in a race marked by a breakaway of over 100 kilometers, which also included his compatriot Bolívar Espinosa and the Costa Rican Luis Oses. The decision came in the final stretch, when the Panamanian attacked with a kilometer to go, crossing the line solo to secure the gold medal. Panama had a positive day with Espinosa's third place, who managed to hold the pace of the leading group to claim the bronze medal. With this result, the country secures its fourth consecutive title in the elite road race of the Central American Championship, consolidating a streak of dominance in the region. In addition to the sporting result, the performance allows Panama to continue accumulating points in the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ranking, key in the qualification process for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
