Mariana Pajón
Colombian BMX cyclist, Olympic champion
Born
October 10th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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A prominent BMX cyclist achieved significant success in the sport. Competed at the 2012 London Olympics, winning a gold medal in BMX racing. Also secured a gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, further establishing a reputation as a leading athlete in BMX racing. Dominated the UCI BMX World Championships, earning multiple titles across different years. Contributed to the growth of BMX cycling in Colombia and served as an inspiration for young athletes.
Won Olympic gold in BMX at London 2012
Won Olympic gold in BMX at Rio 2016
Achieved multiple UCI BMX World Championships
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