Suarez & Pajon Take Gold at ‘XXI Central American and Caribbean Games
Mayagüez 2010’
Story & Photos by Riko González - www.RGNDigitalImaging.com
Rincon, Puerto Rico - Neither the wind nor the rain got in the way of BMX
History recently as the first BMX Competition ever held on an Central American
and Caribbean Games in History on the ‘XXI Central American and Caribbean Games; Mayagüez 2010’. The competition was held back due to rain, but the staff of the
‘Games’ did an outstanding job to keep the competition from being cancelled.
Colombia
and Venezuela made history winning the Gold Medals. Jonathan Suárez from
Venezuela won Gold on the Men's Category , coming in second winning the Silver
Medal was Augusto Castro and last but not least winning the Bronze Medal,
Sergio Salazar these last two from Colombia.
Meanwhile on the Women's category, the twelve time World Champion from Colombia;
Mariana Pajón showed off her incredible skills on the bike and by doing so
becoming a Gold Medalist. Stefany Hernandez From Venezuela won the Silver Medal
immediately followed by Stephanie Barragan from Mexico.
Puerto Rican Riders, Ronald Vega and Nicole Pérez promised a great deal during
the semi-final ‘heats’ but both crossed the line in fourth place.
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Story & Photos by Riko González - www.RGNDigitalImaging.com
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