Pan Am Games Lima 2019: Canada gets to second spot in medals tally
Rajan Nath
August 7th 2019 03:13 PM
Canada has finally managed to get past both Brazil and Mexico in medals tally to get placed behind USA in Pan Am Games Lima 2019 on Tuesday. With 24 gold medals and a total of 92 medals, Canada is heading for the trip[le figure to become second nation after the US to win 100 or more medals.
While USA remains untouchable at number one position with 146 medals, including 53 gold, its tally may swell rapidly in coming days with athletic and swimming events getting underway.
Brazil which was at number two position till yesterday got to number three slot with 23 gold in an overall tally of 78 while Mexico with 21 gold has a total of 77 medals.
Meanwhile, the most awarded athlete to participate in Lima 2019 is now in Peru. With his five Olympic gold medals, the American Nathan Adrian, is the top athlete of his delegation to compete in the Pan American Games. Starting today, the world swimming star is ready to compete in the most expected aquatic sport competition.
The swimming competitions started Tuesday in the new and modern Aquatic Center, which has been cataloged by athletes as one of the best in the world. Nathan Adrian is staying in the Pan American Village, waiting actively to participate on seven events, where he will try to win more medals and increase his great sporting record.