Published on Monday, May 19, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Sherman Güity-Güity, a Tico athlete (a common term for a native of Costa Rica), earned two gold medals this week at the Cali Para Athletics Grand Prix, held in Cali, Colombia.

Güity competed in the T64 classification, which includes athletes with leg amputations who compete in sprint events.

According to the Sports Institute (ICODER), Güity secured his first gold medal on Saturday in the 100-meter dash, clocking in at 11.03 seconds at the Pedro Grajales National Stadium in Cali.

He captured his second gold on Sunday in the 200-meter race, also in the T64 category, with a time of 22.35 seconds, again at the same venue.

The Cali Para Athletics Grand Prix is part of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix series, organized by World Para Athletics in conjunction with the Colombian Federation of Para Athletics. The 2025 edition, held from May 13 to 19, marks the first time Colombia has hosted the event.

As a key stop on the international Grand Prix circuit, this competition provides crucial preparation for para-athletes ahead of major events like the World Championships and the Paralympic Games. This year’s Grand Prix features 243 athletes from 18 countries and plays a significant role in the qualification pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Güity has an impressive track record. In 2024, he made history as the first Costa Rican to win two gold medals at the Paris Paralympic Games.

In 2023, he also won two gold medals at the Para Athletics Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, in 2021, he took home gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

Born on December 3, 1996, in Costa Rica’s Limón Province, Güity showed talent from an early age, particularly in track events at the National Sports Games. His athletic career faced a major challenge in August 2017, when a car accident resulted in the loss of part of his left leg. Despite the setback, he remained dedicated to sports throughout his recovery.

Today, Güity specializes in the 100 and 200-meter races for athletes with disabilities and continues to symbolize perseverance and excellence.

His latest victories contribute to Costa Rica’s growing presence in international athletics. Recently, cyclist Andrey Amador also brought pride to the country by winning the Titan Desert of Morocco, a demanding multi-stage race through the North African desert.

ICODER is the government agency responsible for promoting, supporting, and developing both individual and team sports in the country.

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