Central American Games: Belizean trio competes in rain-soaked triathlon

Posted: Thursday, October 23, 2025. 12:15 pm CST.

Belize’s National Triathlon Team: (L-R) Mauro Cucul, Kian Trejo, Ana López-Wilburn at the start of the Central American Games Triathlon in Izabal, Guatemala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Photo Credit: Karen Vernon, Logistics Coordinator, Belize National Triathlon Association

By Rubén Morales Iglesias:  Belize fielded three athletes in the triathlon event of the XII Central American Games, held on Wednesday, October 22, in Amatique Bay, Izabal, Guatemala, despite torrential rain. Ana Lopez Wilburn, Mauro Cucul, and Kian Trejo represented the Jewel in both the women’s and men’s categories, competing against fierce regional rivals and completing the grueling course with determination and national pride—though none of the three reached the podium.

“Strong Effort from Team Belize! Our triathletes gave it their all at the Central American Games Triathlon in Amatique Bay, Izabal today,” the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association said in a social media post after the triathlon.

“ While there were no medals this time, we’re proud of their determination and commitment to representing Belize. ”

Kian Trejo and Ana López-Wilburn lead Belize’s National Triathlon Team and the opening of the triathlon at the Central American Games Triathlon in Izabal, Guatemala on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Photo Credit: Karen Vernon

Stormy Start, Strong Finishes

The event began at 7:00 a.m. under heavy rainfall, testing the endurance and focus of all participants. The triathlon format featured three legs:

• 750 meters of open-water swimming
• 20 kilometers of cycling
• 5 kilometers of road running

Ana López-Wilburn during the cycling leg of the triathlon at the Central American Games Triathlon in Izabal, Guatemala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Photo Credit: Karen Vernon

Belize’s Ana Lopez Wilburn placed 17th in the women’s triathlon, completing the course in 1:39:19.438. She was one of 19 athletes who started and finished the race on Wednesday, October 22, in Amatique Bay, Izabal, Guatemala, under torrential rain.

Guatemala’s Marlen Alejandra Aguilar Bolaños led from start to finish, claiming gold in 1:09:16.129. Costa Rica’s Catalina Torres earned silver in 1:09:39.291, while Honduras’ Julia María Alcalá Rosales took bronze with a time of 1:09:54.775. All competitors completed the 750-meter open-water swim, 20-kilometer cycling leg, and 5-kilometer run.

Kian Trejo competing in the running leg of the triathlon at the Central American Games Triathlon in Izabal, Guatemala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Photo Credit: Karen Vernon

In the men’s division, Belize’s Mauro Cucul finished 14th in 1:21:46.749, while Kian Trejo placed 16th in 1:26:49.859. Of the 20 registered male athletes, 17 started and 16 completed the race. One Guatemalan triathlete did not finish.

Costa Rica’s Álvaro Campos captured gold in 1:03:10.905, followed by teammate David Hernández with silver in 1:03:43.287. Guatemala’s Jorge Raúl Cabinal thrilled the home crowd by securing bronze in 1:03:53.515.

Mauro Cucul competing in the running leg of the triathlon at the Central American Games Triathlon in Izabal, Guatemala on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Photo Credit: Karen Vernon

No Mixed Relay Entry for Belize

Although the triathlon continues Friday, October 24, with the mixed relay format—featuring teams of two women and two men—Belize will not be participating in that event, as the delegation includes only one female triathlete.

 

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