Argentina has accumulated 280 medals at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games: how it stands in the rankings one day before the end of the competition

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Argentina has accumulated 280 medals at the XIII South American Games in Santa Fe 2026, driven by a highly productive Friday that featured 13 gold medals across sports including canotaje, surf, pádel, tennis, and karate.

With the competition concluding on Saturday, host nation Argentina is currently positioned to secure second place in the overall standings, holding off competition from Colombia.

Meanwhile, Brazil has solidified its first-place position in the general medal table, approaching nearly 300 total medals as the multi-sport event nears its final day of competition.

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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Brasil se acerca...) Focuses on Brazil's leading position and Argentina securing second place over Colombia.

Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) (Argentina acumula 280 medallas...) Highlights Argentina's specific medal count and Friday's gold medal successes.

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Argentina has accumulated 280 medals at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games: how it stands in the rankings one day before the end of the competition

How the coverage differs

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