Talk regarding sailing and the last name Maegli, is to return to the year 1920, when Juan Urlico Maegli, He took on the task with other people of making this sport known in Guatemala, and that a decade later, the first events were held. Although it all started thanks to Juan Maegli Habisreutinger, father of Juan Urlico.
This would mark a legacy that would continue Juan Estuardo, who represented Guatemala in three Olympic games (Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984), and was a coach in Atlanta 1996. Years later, he would inherit his love for this sport to Juan Ignacio, who, from the age of four, decided to follow in the footsteps of this dynasty.
“It has been a very nice stage in my career. My father instilled in me to practice this sport from a very young age and I decided to follow in his footsteps,” commented Juan Ignacio, who can boast that his father was not only his mentor, but that life allowed him to have the joy of competing alongside him professionally. .
“I started my career with him and having the opportunity to compete together has been a great experience and something nice that this sport has left me,” he said.
Besides, Juani also met his sister Isabella for many years, in international tournaments and with whom he had the opportunity to be representatives of sailing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
FOR THE FIFTH GAMES
Recently, Juan Ignacio was in a preparation camp in the waters of Atitlánthe same ones that their predecessors sailed, where the entire history of this sport began.
Prensa Libre had the opportunity to accompany the sailer in one of his work sessions, to learn more regarding the demanding way in which he prepares.
Maegli under the direction of his coach, the Englishman Nick Thompson, They worked alongside sailors from Finland, Puerto Rico and Canada, as part of their preparation for what will be their fifth Olympic games.
“We were doing a very strong camp, as part of my preparation for the Paris games. Personally, I am very motivated to reach my fifth games. It is a joy like when I qualified first and with the same commitment to represent all of Guatemala in the best way,” he said.
“It is always exciting to qualify for the Olympic Games, because it is the reward for a job.” and a lot of sacrifice for four years, is the goal that every high-performance athlete wants to reach,” he commented.
IN OLYMPIC WATERS
As part of your preparation, Juan Ignacio will have the opportunity to compete in different international championships, in which the Princess Sofia Trophy 2024, in Mallorca, Spain.
This event represents the first of the four stages of the Sailing World Cup.
Posteriorly, Juani will be able to compete in Olympic waters, when he competes in The second series will be the so-called French Olympic Week, in Hyères, France. It will be held between April 18 and 27. Thus having their first contact at the headquarters of the summer fairs.
“We will have the opportunity to be at several important events before the games in Paris. It will help us to seek to reach a good level, since the best in the world will be there. In addition, we will have contact with the Olympic headquarters before the games,” he indicated.
FEATURED TRIUMPHS
- 1988 and 2000: national champion.
- Three-time champion: at the Pan American Games in Rio 2007, Toronto 2015 and Lima 2019.
- Triple gold: at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayagüez 2010, Veracruz 2014 and Barranquilla 2018.
- Olympic Games: has competed in Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
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