Mariana Pajon
- Mariana Pajon
- Medals
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- Gold 1
- Silver 0
- Bronze 0
- Country
- Colombia
- Date of Birth
- October 9, 1991
- Height
- 5' 2" (1.58m)
- Weight
- 117lbs. (53kg)
- Age
- 21
- Gender
- Female
Latest News
Vino to Wiggo, Olympic cycling filled …
LONDON (AP) -- From Vino to Wiggo to a British team bent on perfection, there was no shortage of storylines at the London Olympics, and no lack of drama during the More »
AP - Sports - Mon, Aug 13, 2012 4:43 AM EDTPajon wins gold, Oquendo wins bronze …
LONDON (AP) -- They'll be celebrating in the streets of Colombia thanks to a sport that only made its Olympic debut four years ago, and has only been truly embraced More »
AP - Sports - Sat, Aug 11, 2012 12:59 AM EDTJeter helps US break world record at …
LONDON (AP) -- Five things to know about Friday, Day 14 of the London Olympics: More »
AP - Sports - Fri, Aug 10, 2012 9:02 PM EDT2012 Summer Olympics: Colombians Claim …
The BMX cycling event at the London 2012 Olympic Games concluded in dramatic fashion, with crashes and mistakes leading to a second Olympic gold for Maris More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Aug 10, 2012 5:59 PM EDTAdrenaline-fueled Pajon wins Olympic …
LONDON (AP) -- For Mariana Pajon, life has always been about speed and adrenaline. More »
AP - Sports - Fri, Aug 10, 2012 2:58 PM EDT
Schedule & Results
- Symbol for Event results in medals
| Time | Event Type | Sport | Event | Stage | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8/12 10:00 AM | Cycling | Women's BMX | Seeding Phase | See Results | |
| 8/10/12 10:04 AM | Cycling | Women's BMX | Semifinal | See Results | |
| 8/10/12 11:30 AM | Medal/Final | Cycling | Women's BMX | Final | See Results |
Mariana Pajon Biography
Pajon began racing BMX at the age of four, and won her first junior world championship just five years later. She would spend nine years on the junior level before moving up and continuing her domination. Her talent was evident, and, in 2008, she was invited to the Beijing Olympic Youth Camp in preparation for the next Games. Pajon was named Colombia's Junior Sports Woman of the Year in 2007 and '08. She took gold in the 2010 and '11 world championships as well as the Pan American Games those years. Currently ranked No. 1 in the world, Pajon was the 2012 North American BMX champion. In total, she has won 14 world titles, two national championships and nine Pan Am titles.
Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 5 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 6 | Japan | 7 | 14 | 17 | 38 |
| 7 | Australia | 7 | 16 | 12 | 35 |
| 8 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
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