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2026 South American Games: Argentina Gains Medals and Shines in Competitions

Argentina has achieved over 100 medals at the South American Games, standing out in the medal tally and various disciplines.

20 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At the South American Games in Santa Fe 2026, Argentina has accumulated a total of over 100 medals after several days of competition. The albiceleste delegation has managed to maintain second place in the medal standings, behind Brazil. On the latest competitive day, Argentina secured 19 more medals, according to Infobae.

Julián Gutiérrez excelled in the 10-meter air rifle final, where he set a record with 247.4 points, winning another gold medal for Argentina. Alexis Eberhardt completed the national success by earning a bronze medal in the same category, according to La Nación.

In the realm of football, the Argentine under-19 team has also performed positively, achieving their first victory in the tournament by defeating Uruguay 1-0. The team, coached by Diego Placente, played at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium to secure this win, keeping them in contention for the semifinals, reports Infobae.

The medal table continues to show Brazil at the top, with Argentina and Colombia as its main competitors. According to the latest update, the tracking of the medal standings highlights these three countries as the most prominent in the multi-sport competition. The situation of the medal table has been communicated by various sources, including La Nación.

Additionally, it has been noted that track cycling will soon begin its competitions in Santa Fe, where Colombia is expected to be a favorite in this discipline, which will also provide spots for the Pan American Games in Lima 2027, reports Infobae.

Meanwhile, the recent day was marked by the suspension of activities due to adverse weather conditions, which has affected the progress of some competitions, but Brazil continues to dominate the overall table, according to reports from La Nación.

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