In a duel, he made her become world champion; since then, she always keeps that in mind.
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Mariana Pajón is one of the high-performance athletes who has brought the most joy to Colombia. Known as ‘The Queen of BMX’ and ‘The Golden Girl’, Pajón has won the hearts of Colombians with her impressive victories in international competitions.
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In 2024, the athlete continues to demonstrate her talent by being part of the Colombian delegation at the Paris Olympic Games, where she is seeking her third gold in BMX.
Along with her compatriots Diego Arboleda, Mateo Carmona and Gabriela Bollé, Pajón will compete this Friday, August 2, in the BMX semi-final and final. The expectations are high and the pressure is palpable, but for Pajón, each race has a special meaning.
Mariana Pajón’s habit in competitions
One of the most curious aspects of Mariana Pajón’s preparation is her peculiar habit or augury, which is the use of socks of different colors during competitions. Although it seems a simple practice, for the athlete it has a deep meaning. In an interview with the newspaper El País, Pajón revealed the origin of this tradition that began at her beginnings in the world of BMX.
“One day I wore the wrong tights and I became world champion, so I thought, maybe this is why. Since then, I have run in different tights for every race,” Pajón said. This curious ritual began to receive its first major recognition during the 2012 London Olympics, when the young Colombian managed to win the gold medal.
Wearing socks of different colors has become a symbol of good luck and an essential component in their preparation for competitions.
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