Tico gymnast wins silver medal in Youth Pan American 2022

Another medal for Costa Rica! The artistic gymnast Ariel Villalobos achieved second on the podium of the Junior Pan American Championship, which took place in Rio de Janeiro (Brasil).

The 16-year-old won a silver medal in the Rings category with a score of 1290

First place went to American Frederick Richard and third place to fellow American Cole Partridge.

The Costa Rican Olympic Committee congratulated Villalobos on social networks.

"Ariel is a young man who believes in himself, works every day, and is a source of pride for his family and the entire country congratulations!"