Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, June 18, 2025. The triathlete Ángel Yael Yépez Mezafourth-semester student of Artificial Intelligence Engineering at the Universidad Panamericana campus Aguascalientesparticipated in the Ixtapa 2025 Continental Cupwhere he obtained eighth place in the Elite category. Elitecategory, thus securing his title as a national team member.
A triathlete with Olympic vision
With an outstanding track record of seven years and a solid track record as a medalist in the National Olympics (CONADE) and as a champion in CONADEIP Games, Angel Yael continues to demonstrate his high competitive level and sporting commitment in triathlon, Angel Yael continues to demonstrate his high competitive level and sporting commitment in triathlon..
Triathlon is a multisport event that combines three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running. Ángel Yépez's modality is sprint distance. sprintwhere competitors complete 750 meters of swimming, 20 kilometers of cycling and five kilometers of running.
After preparing and training for several months, the triathlete was able to meet the requirements established to be a national national selection thanks to his participation in competitions in La Paz, Isla de Tris and the most recent one in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
National triumph, international projection
"I was training triathlon in the mornings and afternoons to compete in the Pan American Youth Games, but we chose to change the focus and decided to prepare for the Continental Cup."says Ángel Yépez.
Competing against more than 60 elite athletes from all over the continent, Angel managed to stand out thanks to his high performance in the cycling stage, which was key to his final position.
"Although the swim is what is costing me the most, I have been improving my performance optimally in cycling, which has been helping me to connect to the groups and go down in front running. That's what gave me the result in Ixtapa", shares the triathlete.shares the triathlete.
Competitions such as the Continental Cup, represent a key stage in the qualification process for the ranking international ranking and open the possibility of competing for a place in the Olympic Games.
"I have always had in mind to reach the global top. I want to represent Mexico in World Cups more often, and as a final goal, I want to get to participate in more than one Olympic Games series by getting into the top 10," he says.she says.
Currently, Angel is preparing for his next events, where he will make his debut in the World Cups, the first one in Huatulco, Oaxaca on June 21, the most important competition in his sports career to date.
Sports as part of integral university education
At Universidad Panamericana, sports represent a fundamental pillar for the integral formation of students by fostering values such as discipline, commitment and perseverance.
Student participation in high-level athletic competitions inspires the university community to pursue excellence in all its dimensions, both academic and athletic.
Learn more about the principles of Universidad Panamericana at: https://www.up.edu.mx/sobre-la-universidad-fundamentos-y-valores/
