Mariana Pajón spoke about her retirement: “I love representing my country”

A publication on December 25 caught the attention of the followers of the Colombian cyclist who is preparing for what will be the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. What was said was that she was ending her career after the world sporting event, but that is not the case.

The famous BMX cyclist Mariana Pajón confirmed her participation in the next Olympic Games in Paris 2024, thus clearing up uncertainties about her retirement from professional sports. Some rumors place her off the slopes after this contest.

The Colombian athlete, who has two Olympic gold medals and one silver medal, will seek to be crowned again in the event that will take place from July 26 to August 11. The BMX competitions will take place on August 1 and 2, with the final rounds scheduled for this last day.

Despite the challenges linked to injuries and surgeries, factors that have marked his career and his physique, Pajón maintains the desire to compete and the love for cycling. The 32-year-old athlete has faced multiple physical adversities, including the need for screws and multiple operations on her legs, arms and collarbone.

This background raises speculation about whether Paris 2024 will be her last Olympic appearance and whether it could be the end of her career path, especially considering her desire to start a family with her husband, Vincent Pelluard.

Pajón has not only had an illustrious career, reflected in his Olympic triumphs, but he has also achieved victories in the Pan American Games and other important international events. The possibility of his retirement had been raised after some comments about his family and professional future.

However, according to a message published on what was her Twitter account, the cyclist states: “I will retire when I stop feeling passionate about what I do and I love the ‘bike’. I love representing my country and there is still a lot of chain to do.” roll up”. With this she made it clear that it is not yet defined when she will hang up her sneakers, placing emphasis on her passion and representation of Colombia as a source of continuous motivation.

Although attention is now focused on the next Olympic Games, Mariana Pajón’s future after Paris 2024 remains an unknown. After facing the Olympic event, she will evaluate both her physical condition and her personal plans before making a final decision about her continuity in competitive cycling or her dedication to family life.

Mariana Pajón’s sporting career is marked by her Olympic achievements, being a double gold medalist at the London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. In addition, she has won multiple UCI BMX world championships and numerous Pan American and South American titles.

Known for her technique, speed and skill on the track, Mariana Pajón is an undisputed reference in BMX and a role model for young athletes. Its success and popularity have contributed significantly to the promotion and development of BMX cycling in Colombia and on the international sports scene. With Infobae

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