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Sebastián Bermúdez: from a spectator in London 2012, he has become a protagonist in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The athlete will see his dream come true when he competes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Home Firearms Shooting category in the skeet specialty.
Sebastián Bermúdez wants to stand out in his first games and although he dreams of being among the best, he does not rule out enjoying this first Olympic adventure. (Prensa Libre photo: Douglas Suruy Franco)
It was July 27, 2012 and the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Sitting in front of the television was Sebastian Bermudez, an 11-year-old boy who, from that moment on, developed a love for sport.
“One day I have to be there, I can’t die without experiencing it “What it means to participate in the Olympic Games,” was what he said when he saw the Guatemalan delegation parade.
After 12 years and inspired by his father, Diego Bermudezwho competed in the 1992 Barcelona OlympicsSebastián opted for shooting and achieved his Olympic dream, so Paris 2024 will be his first experience.
“I fell in love with this sport when I was 11 years old and when I saw the London Games I set myself the goal of working to be able to be there. My father has been my inspiration, he has known how to guide me, because he was also a shooter,” said Sebastián.
Path to success
Since he decided to dedicate himself to sport, Sebastián has been consistent and disciplined. So much so that at the age of 16 he was already part of the senior team, where he managed to be in his first world championship.
The arduous hours of practice and perfecting his technique led him to achieve very important triumphs. First, he won the double gold medal, both individually and as a team, at the Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, and later, he won the double gold medal at the Championship of the Americas in the Dominican Republic, where he saw his dream come true, winning the ticket to his first Olympic Games.
“Qualifying was a special feeling, a weight was lifted off my shoulders because I was going for that qualification at the event in the Dominican Republic. After that, there were many very special emotions,” she said.
He August 2nd will be Sebastian’s debut in Paris, in the skeet modality that will be held in the Chaterauroux Shooting Center. Although one of his goals is to go as far as possible, he doesn’t feel pressured because he also wants to enjoy his first Olympic party.
“I promise to do my best, to give my best knowing that I carry Guatemala in my heart.. I feel prepared and I want to enjoy these games. But I am aware that even if I enjoy and do things well,The results can come hand in hand,” he stated.
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