Agustin Rodriguez produced Argentina’s first gold medal of the day in the men's K1 1,000 metres event, as he crossed the line in a time of 3min 55.60sec.

The podium was rounded off by Brazil’s Vagner Junior Souta and Uruguay’s Sebastian Delgado Curbelo, who finished in 3:57.77 and 3:59.34 respectively.

There was further success for Argentina in the men's K2 1,000m competition, with their team having ended the race in 3:26.77.

Brazil's Isaquias Queiroz Dos Santos clinched top spot in the C1 event, completing the 1,000m in a time of 4:18.81.

The minor medals were earned by Colombia's Sergio Johann David Diaz and Chile's Michael Alejandro Garcia Alegria, who clocked 4:26.69 and 4:30.09 respectively.

Dos Santos' triumph was followed by C2 gold for Brazil, whose team achieved a time of 3:44.07.

Colombia and Venezuela rounded off the top three in times of 3:46.68 and 3:59.06.

The men's hockey competition drew to its conclusion at the Félix Capriles Stadium, with Argentina facing Chile.

A closely fought match saw Argentina edge their opponents 1-0, with Gonzalo Merino scoring the only goal of the game.

Brazil secured bronze by overcoming Venezuela 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out, following a 2-2 draw.

The South American Games continue tomorrow.