2024-03-23 11:56:34
The Guatemalan long-distance runner Luis Grijalva inaugurated the tartan court at the La Democracia Stadium and took the opportunity to adapt to the tartan track, where new national talents will be forged.
Accompanied by his mother Myra, Luis enjoyed the presence of the children, who proudly watched the Olympic runner, who will represent the country in Paris 2024.
Luis Grijalva inaugurated the tartan court at the La Democracia Stadium
With the sun’s rays in their maximum splendor, Luis Grijalva arrived at the La Democracy Stadium, in Érick Barrondo Park of zone 7, to complete your training in the blue tartan runwaywhich was inaugurated by him later.
The 400 meters in each lap were the preamble for Luis to do his job for the day, which has led him to be the best national athlete currently. This is how she traveled the 15 kilometers of her daily routine. It is a very fast track, great athletes can be trained here, he said smiling.
Getting to know your country more
Since his arrival in Guatemala, Luis Grijalva has taken the opportunity to do several things: visited the Doroteo Guamuch Flores stadium and visited Antigua Guatemala y Panajachel.
He said that everything he has experienced has been very special and that he really liked Antigua Guatemala. The best thing about this trip has been meeting the people. Everyone has been very kind to me, they have given me a lot of love, especially the children, she acknowledged between smiles.
A visit with moms and the dream come true
Something that he has enjoyed a lot olympic runneris that he has been able to enjoy these days with his mother, Myra, who lives in Nicaragua and had not seen him for some time.
«Since he was little he really liked running. He was always restless. “I want to thank everyone for the love they have for my son.”she said excitedly, after cutting the ribbon with which they inaugurated the tartan court.
Although it is not yet defined how many more days he will be in the country, Luis assured that he will take the opportunity to spend time with his family and continue enjoying the country.
Focused on the Paris Olympic Games
The journey of Guatemalan athletefrom Arizona, has had great results, since he managed to fix his immigration status and already has the visa that will allow him to leave and enter the United States without any problem.
«Having the visa is great news for me, because now I will be able to go to all the competitions calmly. “I will be in Europe before participating in Paris.”assured the national corridor.
For Guatemala to have a athlete like Luis is to fill us with satisfaction. Last year he showed the world how talented he was by placing fourth in the 5,000 meter grand final of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungarywith a time of 13:12.50.
Now everything is focused on Paris: seeking an Olympic medal is a dream, but we know it will be very difficult, that is why we have to train a lot, confessed Luis Grijalva, before leaving the La Democracia stadium, where many children were waiting for him at the exit. to take a photo with the national distance runner who makes an entire country dream of another Olympic medal. What a chilero!
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