“Getting one other medal from America is a brilliant vital achievement in my profession” – La Discusión 2024-06-14 11:02:42

Quillón pedaler and nice biking chief within the Ñuble Area, Héctor “El Rayo” Quintana, made historical past by being topped champion of the time trial on the 2024 Pan American Street Championships in Brazil.

“To start with, proud of the outcome, getting one other medal from America is a brilliant vital achievement in my profession. I’m leaving completely happy, there have already been two consecutive titles and the third within the under-23 class, to say goodbye as a result of that is my final 12 months within the class,” the Valle del Sol bicycle owner commented from Sao Paulo, earlier than analyzing the race. who led.

“It was a troublesome competitors, because the take a look at characterizes it, with a time trial that was tremendous powerful, the warmth and humidity did their factor, however we gave it our all as all the time. And now I’ve to remain centered for Friday, which is the final race now we have. I’m grateful to everybody, we’re a brilliant united group, with good outcomes. Because of my household, my area and everybody who has supported me,” Quintana declared in dialogue with La Discusión.

Historic triumph

On his social networks, “Rayo” posted: “American Champion! I’ve no phrases to explain the happiness and pleasure I really feel proper now. It’s an unimaginable reward for all the trouble, dedication and sacrifices. Each coaching, each fall and each problem has led me right here. Because of my group, my household, my commune, my area and to everybody who has believed in me and supported me unconditionally. This triumph is as a lot yours as it’s mine. We did it! Now to proceed pedaling in the direction of new goals and objectives.”

Héctor Quintana accomplished a last time of 45:26.329, on a 11.8 km circuit, in three laps. It’s the third time that he has received a Pan American title within the under-23 class, so he leaves his mark pedaling via Chile and Ñuble on the continental degree.

The opposite two Pan American titles within the class had been achieved in Panama and the Dominican Republic.