Arcadio Martínez, de 78 años, suma tres medallas en Sudamericano de atletismo Arcadio Martínez, a 78-year-old athlete from Cartagena, recently represented Colombia at the XXII South American Masters Championship in Chile. He competed in challenging events and secured one silver and two bronze medals, adding to his distinguished career. Martínez’s achievements are a testament to his perseverance and serve as an inspiration, demonstrating that age and physical challenges do not impede athletic success.

• Arcadio Martínez, 78, represented Colombia at the XXII South American Masters Championship in Chile.
• He competed in cross-country, 3,000m steeplechase, and 5,000m flat races.
• Martínez won one silver and two bronze medals.
• His past achievements include medals in a national championship in Ibagué (2025) and multiple podiums in 2024.
• He is seen as an inspiration for his perseverance and dedication to athletics, transcending age and physical challenges.