A Colombian cyclist who won multiple gold medals in the BMX racing event at the UCI World Championships and the Pan American Games. She is a pioneer for women's cycling in Colombia.
Mariana Pajn Londoo ODB OLY is a Colombian cyclist who has made history in the world of BMX racing. With two Olympic gold medals and 14 BMX World Championships under her belt, she is widely regarded as one of the greatest BMX riders of all time.
Mariana Pajn was born on October 10, 1991, in MedellÃn, Colombia. She comes from a family of athletes – her father, Carlos Mario Pajn, practiced motoring, and her mother, Claudia Londoo, was a rider in her youth. Pajn's talent for BMX was evident from a young age, winning her first national title at just 5 years old and her first world title at 9.
Pajn's Olympic debut came at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she won her first gold medal in the BMX event with a time of 37.706 seconds. This achievement marked the first gold medal for Colombia in the 2012 games and the second overall in Colombia's Olympic history.
Four years later, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Pajn defended her title and won her second Olympic gold medal, becoming the first Colombian athlete to achieve this feat.
In the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Pajn won silver, adding to her impressive Olympic medal count.
Pajn's achievements have earned her numerous awards and accolades. She was named Colombian Athlete of the Year in 2011 and has been awarded the Order of Boyacá, the highest civilian honor in Colombia.
A BMX circuit in MedellÃn was named in her honor, and she was chosen to be the flagbearer for Colombia at the 2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony.
When she's not on her bike, Pajn enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She studied at the Sacred Heart Montemayor Catholic school in Rionegro, near MedellÃn.
Pajn's success has inspired countless young cyclists around the world, and she continues to be an icon and role model for women in sports.
Mariana Pajn's remarkable career is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and passion for BMX racing. As the Queen of BMX, she continues to inspire and dominate the sport, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of cycling.
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