At the stunning venue of Mangel Halto, Aruba 2026 brought together athletes for an exciting weekend of open water competition featuring the 10km, 3km Knockout Sprint, 3km, and 1km races. The 10km served as the qualifier for Santo Domingo 2026 and opened the PanAm Aquatics Open Water Swimming Series, while the 3km Knockout Sprint also counted toward the AQUA ranking, setting the stage for Stop 2 in Salinas, Ecuador.
The competition schedules for Santiago 2026 and Cali 2026 are now available, setting the stage for two exciting PanAm Aquatics events on the road to Santo Domingo 2026. In Santiago, the Artistic Swimming Championships will welcome athletes from 20 countries, while in Cali, the Water Polo Qualifier will feature 11 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams in a thrilling week of continental competition.
Inner Architecture of High Performance – Part I with Architecture of Excellence | Dr. Alina Schulhofer
The session explores the foundations that support success in aquatic sports. Aimed at coaches, technical directors, and high-performance staff, the session looks at how mental resilience, tactical discipline, and long-term planning shape athlete development from regional level to continental performance. Key takeaways include the value of building strong performance environments, developing athletes beyond results alone, and preparing teams for the demands of the 2026 season.
