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Javier Jamaica conquers the Volta Ciclística de Santa Catarina 2026

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Javier Ernesto Jamaica Mejia (NU Colombia) wins the Volta Ciclística de Santa Catarina 2026, topping the general classification in 14:08:53 ahead of Diego Andres Camargo Pineda and Rodrigo Contreras Pinzon.

Javier Jamaica takes the overall classificationJavier Ernesto Jamaica Mejia (NU Colombia) wins the Volta Ciclística de Santa Catarina 2026. The Colombian rider finishes at the top of the general classification with a time of 14:08:53, confirming his excellent form across the stages of the Brazilian race.In the final standings, Jamaica finished ahead of his compatriot Diego Andres Camargo Pineda (Team Medellin - EPM), 30 seconds behind, and his teammate Rodrigo Contreras Pinzon, third with the same deficit. Further back, Brazilian Bruno Martins Lemes (Localiza Meoo / Swift Pro Cycling) placed fourth at 1:37, with Thales Fernando Areias Ribeiro fifth at 2:19.The race, held on a course that tested the riders with climbs and technical roads, saw NU Colombia dominate the general classification, placing two riders in the top three. Jamaica built his success through a consistent performance and sound management of the decisive stages, maintaining control over his direct rivals.For the Colombian team, this is a significant result that confirms the strength of the squad and the quality of its riders in the stage races of the South American calendar. The Volta Ciclística de Santa Catarina 2026 thus concludes with Javier Jamaica's victory, adding a prestigious title to his palmarès.The race also offered interesting takeaways for the Brazilian teams, with Martins Lemes and Ribeiro capable of breaking into the top five, confirming the competitive level of the event.

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