Photos from day 9 of the Pan American Surf Championship

This is how the medalists in the women's category and the top 6 in the men's category were determined.


May 2, 2026
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Special coverage presented by PASHA, APS, Pandeportes, Panama Tourism Authority y Visit Panama

Below are photos of a day that had everything, which started at 6am and was cut short by lightning and rain and then restarted in the rain.

RELATED NOTE: Chronicle of a day 

 

Mia Calderón advanced to round 4 where she was eliminated from the event
Daniella hitting on top
Silvana Lima already knows she won a medal
Silvana hitting up
A revelation at the event: Juliana Dos Santos
Nono Pereira had a great start to the day but not a great finish. He still made the top 10.
Cali flew, carved, and more
Another player who had a solid start to the day but couldn't convert his chances: Bryan Pérez
Joaco Muñoz Larreta came very close to the top 6
JJ López also broke early in the day
Favorite for the finals: Douglas Silva won every heat he went into.
Cali rode the wave that changed his day. He was losing, and with 10 seconds left he pulled off this 8.
Josh Burke said goodbye by 0,5 against Lucca Mesinas
Rena Pulga did not advance past her Round 4 series
Bryan's versatility is admirable, from point breaks to beach breaks.
Thiago Passeri top 6
Carving by JJ López
Manuel Selman's clean lines
A big favorite who was left out: Alonso Correa
Cali Muñoz's Air Show

 

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