Two cycling powerhouses in the Americas, Colombia and Chile, have confirmed their rosters for the Pan American Track Cycling Championships, which will take place from February 18-22 at the welcoming and modern Peñalolén Velodrome in Santiago, Chile.
The host nation will feature 19 athletes: 10 men and 9 women. Some have extensive experience, while others will be showcasing their talents on the track for the first time. The men’s middle-distance team includes Martín Mancilla, Diego Rojas, Cristián Arriagada, Luciano Carrizo, Ignacio Manbran, and Jacob Decar; while the sprinters will be Camilo Palacios, Nicolás Vergara, Vicente Araya, and Bruno Genova.
Among the women’s middle-distance team, Javiera Garrido, Aranza Villalón, Maite Ibarra, Marlén Rojas, and Scarlet Corté stand out. The sprinters will be Paola Muñoz, Paula Molina, Daniela Colilef, and Yoelynne Barraza.
Among these names are some of the strongest contenders in Latin American cycling. For example, Paola Muñoz, with more than two decades of experience, has combined her athletic career with family life. Her daughter, Javiera Garrido, is also part of the team and continues to be a leading figure in track cycling. Paola will compete in the sprint events, where her international experience positions her as a natural leader of the women’s team.
Likewise, Jacob Decar has become one of the most promising names in Chilean cycling. At just 25 years old, he is considered one of Chile’s top hopes for Los Angeles 2028 after winning bronze at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games and finishing 7th in the 2025 UCI track cycling rankings, the second-best Latin American in his category.
Finally, Aranza Villalón is one of the Chilean cyclists with the most experience on the European circuit. Trained in Florida, she has competed for teams such as Eneicat and Soltec Iberoamérica, establishing herself in both road and track cycling. Third in the time trial at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, she also holds multiple national titles.
Meanwhile, the Colombian Track Cycling Team is already in Santiago, Chile. Under the guidance of John Jaime González, it consists of 13 riders, a balanced group of specialists in endurance and sprint events, with cyclists boasting extensive international experience and young talents who continue to solidify the Olympic process, with an eye toward Los Angeles 2028.
The sprint team will be led by former world champion and current Pan American keirin champion Kevin Santiago Quintero and by Pan American kilometer champion and world bronze medalist in keirin, Stefany Cuadrado, who will be joined by Santiago Ramírez, Cristian Ortega, Rubén Murillo, Juliana Gaviria, and Marianis Salazar.
Meanwhile, the middle-distance team will have Jordan Parra, Anderson Arboleda, Juan Esteban Arango, Bryan Sánchez, Elizabeth Castaño and Luciana Osorio, multiple Pan American junior track champion, who will debut in the elite category.
