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Athlete – Entrepreneur

Athlete and skier born in Barcelona (Spain) 57 years ago. He studied Law and graduated with an MBA. For the past 5 years he has lived in Quito (Ecuador), a country for which he feels a true passion. He has lived in Africa for 6 years and has visited around 27 countries. He has practiced various sports, from gymnastics to tennis, but the one that has accompanied him throughout his life is skiing, since he was 7 years old.

He has skied in France, Switzerland, Andorra and Spain, with Freeride Skiing being his favourite sport.

Currently, he is preparing a pioneering and charitable challenge in collaboration with the SPORTIKA Foundation.

The aim is to allocate funds to programmes for new sporting talents, children and young people with or without disabilities. The challenge will consist of a Freeride Ski descent on the Chimborazo volcano, ascending by helicopter to an altitude of 6,000 metres and descending the north face of the volcano twice in a row on the same day. The descent will be spectacular and will combine speed, advanced skiing technique, jumps and a lot of adventure.

The descent will be recorded on video by a drone and from the helicopter (TV) and will be broadcast via streaming if conditions permit from a camera that will be worn on the helmet. The event is non-profit and aims to be charitable and a spectacle for the public of Ecuador to enjoy. It will be an event in which everyone wins.

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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.

Athletics athlete in the speed discipline

National Champion at 17 years old.

At the 2014 Ibero-American Games in Brazil, she finished 4th in the 100 meters and 200 meters.

She participated in the Rio Olympic Games, finishing 5th in the first round and 4th in the second, reaching the semi-finals as her best achievement.

His latest achievement was participating in the last Olympic Games Tokyo 2020+.

In 2019, he started a campaign and held press conferences after winning any competition on the Chasquis track, with the aim of having Ecuadorian companies support these initiatives. In turn, he dresses in white as a sign of rebellion by not having sponsorship from the private company.

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.