Guatemalan athlete Ezequiel Aguilar secured the gold medal in the 5,000 meters at the U20 Pan American Championships held in Peru. Aguilar finished with a time of 15:16.06, defeating Peruvian competitor Robert Quispe. This victory marks a personal best for Aguilar in the event. Additionally, Aguilar improved his personal record in the 1,500 meters during the championships. The competition, a first of its kind, serves as a qualifying event for the U20 World Championships in Oregon. Aguilar’s performance positions him as a strong contender for selection to the Guatemalan team heading to Oregon. The championships offer athletes the opportunity to achieve qualifying standards for the global event.