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Chemical Engineer – Athlete

The Ecuadorian chemical engineer and athlete is a true pioneer in mountain climbing. He was the first and only Ecuadorian to climb Mount Everest twice by different routes and without the aid of supplemental oxygen.

He is also one of only seven humans in the world to have reached the summit of the world's 14 highest mountains without the aid of oxygen.

Regarding his academic training, he holds a master's degree in psychology from the Latin American School of Transpersonal Psychology in Mendoza, Argentina. Since 1999, he has worked as a lecturer on leadership and motivation.

His main goal is to spread his personal achievements and motivate future generations to practice sports, showing that everything is possible if you believe in yourself.

Commercial Engineer – Athlete

An Olympic champion in race walking, this Ecuadorian athlete has left his mark on the world of sport. In 1996, he won the Olympic title in his discipline and in 2008, at the Beijing Olympic Games, he won the silver medal, in a competition that has been under suspicion due to possible cases of doping.

In addition to his sporting achievements, this athlete has continued his academic training and obtained a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Azuay.

Today, he is a renowned Ecuadorian speaker and businessman, inspiring others with his experience and leadership.

Former Ecuadorian Tennis Player

Coming from a family of Ecuadorian tennis legends, this former tennis player has left his own mark on the world of sport. Winner of five ATP titles, he was the first player in tennis history to win six consecutive titles in Professional Satellite Tournaments.

In 1999, his outstanding performance on the courts led him to be named "The Newcomer of the Year" by the international press. In less than a year, he climbed from 92nd to 8th in the world rankings, consolidating his position as one of the best tennis players in the world.

In addition, this former Ecuadorian tennis player holds the Davis Cup record for most matches won in five sets, with a total of 13 victories. This record is registered by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the entity that controls and regulates the white sport throughout the world.

Despite retiring from the courts, this former tennis player remains involved in the world of sport as an entrepreneur, organizing sporting events with great tennis legends and current professional players. His legacy inspires future generations to pursue their own dreams and achieve success in sport.

She is an example of resilience and self-improvement. Despite the difficulties she has faced due to her disability, she has found a way to move forward and make a positive difference in society.

By creating an inclusive sporting challenge, you are showing that people with disabilities can do anything they set their mind to, and raising awareness about the importance of inclusion and accessibility.

Furthermore, by running his two businesses, he is proving that people with disabilities can also be successful entrepreneurs.

Patricio is a role model for many people and an inspiration to all who strive to overcome difficulties and achieve their goals.

It's great that you've created an inclusive and socially responsible sporting challenge, and that you're using social media to inspire others to tour the tourist sites in your country.

It is a true example of perseverance and personal improvement.

International Relations – Modern Pentathlon Athlete

This Ecuadorian athlete has an impressive sporting career in Modern Pentathlon, a discipline that combines skills from different sports.

Her perseverance and dedication to represent her country at the Olympic Games is admirable, being the first Ecuadorian woman to do so in this discipline.

Her achievement of being the country's best athlete in the Modern Pentathlon for two consecutive years demonstrates her excellence in this discipline. Furthermore, her bronze medal at the South American Games is a testament to her ability to compete at an international level.

Without a doubt, he is an inspiring example for many young athletes.

Shooting athlete

The Army captain is the first soldier in the history of Ecuador to make it to the Olympic Games. In her debut on Japanese soil, she hopes to put to use all the experience she has acquired in the last 12 years of sport shooting.

Diana Durango qualified for Tokyo at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. It will be her first Olympic experience and she will compete in the 10-meter air pistol and 25-meter pistol categories, disciplines she entered in 2008, two years after entering the military.

Daughter and sister of military men, and married to an officer whom she met on a military parachuting course.

Durango estimates that he has won “around 150 medals between national and international events.