Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2014 in Funza, Colombia. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Reason: From a young age he wanted to have a career in cycling. After he got involved with the municipal sports institute in Funza, Colombia, his talent was spotted by Gerardo Rodriguez, who put him in contact with the Fundacion Esteban Chaves Para sports club. (Equipo ECH YouTube channel, 31 Oct 2017)
Ambition: To win a world title, and to claim a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (SoHo YouTube channel, 15 Jul 2022; Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 15, 1999
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenPortuguese, Spanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | T1-2 Road Race | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 6 | T1-2 Individual Time Trial | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 5 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 5 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 6 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 6 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 8 | Men's T2 - Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 8 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 11 | Men's T2 - Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | T1-2 Road Race | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 3 | T1-2 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
