Pilar Cañedo
Pilar Cañedo is a rising star in Uruguayan swimming, currently training in Weston, Florida, as part of the Azura team. At just 20 years old, she has already made significant achievements, including a fifth-place finish at the Pacific Cup in Ecuador and competing against world-class swimmers like Katie Ledecky. Cañedo's journey began in the Remeros club in Paysandú, and she moved to Montevideo at 16 to further her career. In 2024, she was crowned national champion in the 800 and 1,500 meters, and she is set to compete in the 10k event at the World Open Water Cup in Egypt.
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Recent news mentions
Pilar Cañedo completed the two events of the World Open Water Swimming Championship and made history for Uruguay.
Contra el calor, las olas de un puerto activo y medusas, Pilar Cañedo completó las dos pruebas del Mundial de natación en aguas abiertas e hizo historia para Uruguay
Uruguay· 2025-07-19
Pilar Cañedo's previous records in the 800 m and 1,500 m libre were surpassed by Angelina Solari.
Olimpia volvió a ganar el Nacional de pileta corta con grandes destaques y récords de Angelina Solari y Nicole FrankUruguay· 2025-06-30
Cañedo continues to break barriers and position Uruguayan swimming on the international stage.
Pilar Cañedo nadó con Katie Ledecky en Estados Unidos y se tira al Mar Rojo en la Copa del Mundo de aguas abiertasUruguay· 2025-02-18
