Jorge Contreras To Compete in 2021 Junior Pan American Games

CALI, Columbia – University of Louisville track and field athlete Jorge Contreras will represent Puerto Rico in the inaugural 2021 Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia.

More than 3,800 athletes from 41 countries are scheduled to participate in the 10-day event, which runs from Nov. 30 - Dec. 5. The gold medalist in each of the 39 events will receive automatic qualification for the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games.

Contreras served as one of the flag bearers for Puerto Rico in the opening ceremonies and will compete in the shot put event on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The Caguas, Puerto Rico native took home the silver medal in the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games in the discus throw and set the national junior record in shot put and discus throw at the 2018 U20 World Championships.

"Jorge has a history of representing Puerto Rico at the highest international level and our program knows that he ready for big throws in Columbia this week," said head coach Dale Cowper. "His motivation, commitment, and passion will continue to create high level results and the residents of Caguas should be extremely proud of him."

In his first collegiate season, Contreras earned three top-five shot put finishes and qualified for the NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary Round in the discus throw after a mark of 53.05m (174-0) at the 2021 ACC Outdoor Championships.

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Jorge Contreras To Compete in 2021 Junior Pan American Games

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