2024-07-09 19:51:39
Los Guatemalan cyclists They faced each other in Malena Bikein Villa Nueva, to compete in the different categories and define the 2024 BMX National Championsstanding out in a terrain full of obstacles
The event, held on Sunday 7 July 2024, was an exciting day for cycling enthusiasts. The National Championship brought together more than 130 federated cyclists, all competing for the coveted title in their respective categories. What a joke!
Cycling: 2024 BMX National Champions
The Malena Bike trackin Villa Nueva, became the epicenter of the Guatemalan cyclingoffering a technical challenge with jumps, curves and ramps that tested the competitors’ skills and endurance.
In the men’s elite category, Dario Villagran He rose with the champion’s jersey After an intense battle with Sergio Marroquinwho won two qualifying heatsbut suffered a fall in the third heat that proved crucial. This incident allowed Villagrán to add the points needed to win the championshipshowing great tenacity and skill on the track.
While in the women’s category also offered a remarkable spectacle, with Andrea Gonzalez y Maria Isabel Mendez starring in a fierce competition. Gonzalez, who returned to the tracks after an injury that kept her away from the official competitions For two years, she demonstrated her incredible recovery and determination by being crowned the monarch of the category.
The victory of Andrea Gonzalez It was not only a personal triumph, but also an inspiration to many. young cyclists facing similar challenges.
Read also: Julio Ispaché was crowned champion of the 2024 MTB-XCO national championship
List of national champions
These are the winners in the different categories:
- Luis Fernando Mejicanos Borrayo, from Malena Bike, champion for 3 to 4 year olds.
- Sebastián Prado Pineda, from Semillero BMX, 5 years old
- Alison López, from Semillero BMX, 7 years old and younger
- Giovanna Miralles, from DK Racing Team, 8 to 10 years old
- Ana Sofia Escobar Escobar, from Semillero/Gre&Co, aged 11 and 12
- Ariana González, from Semillero/team adventur, aged 13 to 16.
- Andrea Carolina Gonzalez Garciafrom Selection/Fox, +17 years old.
- Byron Daniel Merlos Cerón, from Semillero/Gre&Co, aged 6 and under
- Juan Ignacio Cuevas, from Fox Racing, 7 and 8 years old.
- Fernando Gabriel Acajabon Gramajo, from Semillero/Gre&Co, aged 9 and 10
- Domingo Enrique Reyes Padilla, from Fox/Quieromimadera, 11 and 12 years old.
- José Octavio Cajas Cano, from Semillero BMX, aged 13 and 14.
- Christopher Ordóñez, from Fox Racing, 15 and 16 years old.
- Jose Pablo Paredes Valladaresfrom Semillero BMX, from 17 to 29 years old
- Erick Moses Sierra Alvarezfrom Fox Racing, from the Master A category
- Hector Fernando Acajabon Vielmanby Gre&co, from the master B category
- Dario Villagranfrom Fox/Coliseo, from the elite category
Inspiration for national cyclists
In addition to the Elite categoriesthe championship included competitions for youth and master categorieswhere future promises of the BMX and veterans who still dominate the track with their experience.
The participation and enthusiasm of all the cyclists reflected the growing interest and development of the BMX en Guatemala. It is championship It not only served to crown the best cyclists in the country, but also to create competition between participants. How cool!
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