Pan Am Championships: Three world records for Colombian hero Yeison and stunning wins for Ulrey, Cahoy (USA) and Pessanha (BRA)

Yeison Lopez won praise from the highest level of Colombian sport after setting three world records on his way to victory at the Pan American Championships in Panama City, Panama.

“Let’s stand up and give a round of applause, or better yet three, for our triple world record in weightlifting,” said a Colombian sports ministry statement.

Yeison, who was voted Colombia’s sportsperson of the year in 2025 after winning the 89kg world title, made five good lifts at 88kg and declined the last one.