# Genest does a double double at PanAmerican champs

*By Simon | February 22, 2026*

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![Screenshot](https://globalkeirin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/genest.jpg)

## 󠀁[Genest does a double double at PanAmerican champs](https://globalkeirin.com/2026/02/genest-does-a-double-double-at-panamerican-champs/)󠁿

22 February 2026

[Lauriane Genest](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/lauriane-genest/) was literally
unbeatable at this week’s 2026 PanAmerican track cycling championships,
defending both her sprint and keirin titles in Santiago, Chile.

Genest, currently ranked world no6, qualified fastest for the sprint
competition, then won every ride on her way to gold. On Sunday, she won her
first round, semi final and the final to earn her third keirin title too.

[Stefany Cuadrado](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/stefany-cuadrado/) finished
second, with [McKenna McKee](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/mckenna-mckee/)
taking third. Last year’s bronze medallist,
[Yuli Verdugo](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/yuli-verdugo/) was fourth. Another
likely contender, Canada’s
[Sarah Orban](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/sarah-orban/) had crashed in her
first round ride, and was unable to continue in the competition.

### 󠀁[COPACI](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/)󠁿 > 󠀁[Campeonato Panamericano de Pista](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/e97e2e19/)󠁿 > 󠀁[2026](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/e97e2e19/36c146f7/)󠁿⏎ Final

<table>
        <tr><th colspan="4">Details</th></tr>
        <tr>
            <td colspan="2">Velodrome</td>
            <td colspan="2"><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/velodrome/santiago/">Santiago</a></td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td colspan="2">Date</td>
            <td colspan="2">22 Feb 2026</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="4">COPACI Campeonato Panamericano de Pista 2026 : Final</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="4">Result</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>Pos</th><th>Nat</th>
            <th>Rider</th>
            <th></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
                <td><span>1</span></td>
                <td>CAN</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/lauriane-genest/">Lauriane Genest</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>2</span></td>
                <td>COL</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/stefany-cuadrado/">Stefany Cuadrado</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>3</span></td>
                <td>USA</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/mckenna-mckee/">McKenna McKee</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>4</span></td>
                <td>MEX</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/yuli-verdugo/">Yuli Verdugo</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>5</span></td>
                <td>ARG</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/natalia-vera/">Natalia Vera</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>6</span></td>
                <td>COL</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/juliana-gaviria/">Juliana Gaviria</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr></table>

Genest was drawn directly behind the pacer, but she had already shown she was
quite happy to ride from the front. With the pace dropping after the motorbike’s
exit, both Verdugo and McKee moved to take first place from her, with the
Mexican arriving first.

Genest, though, was having none of it, coming around both – and drawing Cuadrado
out of the line, clearly recognising this would be the decisive move. The
Colombian moved out to attempt an overtake, but she didn’t have the power to
pass the Canadian, who won comfortably by more than a bike-length. Cuadrado took
second with her throw at the line, just ahead of McKee on the inside.

![Screenshot](https://globalkeirin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/panampodium.jpg)

‘It was a good day. I was able to gain confidence throughout the day,’
[she told PanAm Sports](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEZDLXDtX2/?hl=en), ‘and
really give my hundred per cent in the last race, which was the final.’

[Daniela Gaxiola](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/daniela-gaxiola/), unlucky to
miss out on a final spot, was a comfortable winner of the minor final, emerging
from [Makaira Wallace](https://globalkeirin.com/rider/makaira-wallace/)‘s wake
as the bell rang, and opening up a decisive gap through the final bend.

### 󠀁[COPACI](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/)󠁿 > 󠀁[Campeonato Panamericano de Pista](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/e97e2e19/)󠁿 > 󠀁[2026](https://globalkeirin.com/event/8cac1b5e/e97e2e19/36c146f7/)󠁿⏎ Final Minor

<table>
        <tr><th colspan="4">Details</th></tr>
        <tr>
            <td colspan="2">Velodrome</td>
            <td colspan="2"><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/velodrome/santiago/">Santiago</a></td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <td colspan="2">Date</td>
            <td colspan="2">22 Feb 2026</td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="4">COPACI Campeonato Panamericano de Pista 2026 : Final Minor</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th colspan="4">Result</th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
            <th>Pos</th><th>Nat</th>
            <th>Rider</th>
            <th></th>
        </tr>
        <tr>
                <td><span>1</span></td>
                <td>MEX</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/daniela-gaxiola/">Daniela Gaxiola</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>2</span></td>
                <td>GUA</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/nicole-hacohen/">Nicole Hacohen</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>3</span></td>
                <td>USA</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/emily-hayes/">Emily Hayes</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>4</span></td>
                <td>CHI</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/daniela-colilef-barrios/">Daniela Colilef Barrios</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>5</span></td>
                <td>TTO</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/makaira-wallace/">Makaira Wallace</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr><tr>
                <td><span>6</span></td>
                <td>ECU</td>
                <td><a href="https://globalkeirin.com/rider/ruth-perdomo/">Ruth Perdomo</a></td>
                <td></td>
            </tr></table>

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