Lam and Lee Triumph in Lima

The Women’s Doubles event delivered high-intensity matchups and standout performances, culminating in a dominant run by USA’s Lauren Lam and Allison Lee, who claimed gold at the XXIX YONEX Pan Am Individual Championships 2026 in Lima, successfully defending the title they won the previous year and confirming their consistency at the highest level.

The US pair opened with authority, defeating Colombia’s Sara Ávila and Manuela Restrepo (21-5, 21-5), before overcoming Canada’s Eliana Zhang and Wen Yu Zhang in the quarterfinals (21-13, 21-14). Their momentum continued in the semifinals, where they controlled the match against a Brazilian duo to secure their place in the final (21-14, 21-9).

The gold medal match featured an all-American showdown against Francesca Corbett and Jennie Gai, highlighting the depth of the United States in the discipline. Despite a challenging start, Lam and Lee showed resilience and composure, turning the momentum in the closing stages of the first game and maintaining control in a tightly contested second (21-18, 21-18).

With back-to-back titles, Allison Lee and Lauren Lam reaffirm their status among the top pairs in the Americas, showcasing not only their experience and tactical precision but also their remarkable consistency and current form on the international stage.