There are goals achieved by running, others by pedaling, jumping, or throwing with force. But all of them, without exception, begin the same way: with a dream. This is the spirit that inspires 10 de 10, a program by the Fundación Fraternidad Medellín, created to support athletes from Antioquia who represent the talent, discipline, and resilience of a region that never stops believing in itself.
The program—funded by Fraternidad Medellín with the support of Fundación Sura and Fundación Sofía Pérez de Soto, and operated by the Fundación Mariana Pajón—seeks to strengthen the path of these athletes toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by providing comprehensive support throughout their preparation and training.
Beyond sporting results, this initiative promotes something deeper: human development, emotional well-being, and the opportunity to inspire new generations through example.
Among those selected are promising young talents and established athletes who have proven that consistent effort can defy any limit.
Our 10 out of 10 Athletes
Emanuel Otálvaro García
Table Tennis
A rising star in table tennis at just 15 years old, Emanuel was born in Rionegro. He currently trains in Portugal, carrying with him the ambition of reaching the Olympic podium. His career is also supported by the Fundación Sofía Pérez de Soto.
2025 Highlight Results:
- Multiple World Medalist in U15 and U17 categories.
- Silver Medalist at the Senior Bolivarian Games.
- Bronze Medalist at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Doha, Qatar.
- Individual Gold Medalist at the U19 South American Championship (Montería, Colombia, 2025).
- Bronze Medalist at the WTT Feeder in Cappadocia, Turkey (Senior Category, 2025).
Deiner Guaitoto Córdoba
Athletics – Sprinting
A 19-year-old sprinter born in Carepa, Deiner is already dazzling in the 100-meter dash. He races toward history fueled by the heart of the Urabá region.
2025 Highlight Results:
– Multiple international gold medals (Cuba Cup, U20 National Championships, U20 Pan American Championships, U20 South American Championships)
– Gold and silver medals at the Bolivarian Games (relays)
– Personal best in the 100-meter dash: 10.20 seconds
Achievements
– Best Pan American Junior Athlete 2025
– Selected for the Colombian Senior National Team (only junior in sprinting)
– 2025 Sports Revelation, Acord Antioquia Award
– Ranked 12th to 5th in the senior 100-meter rankings
– Ranked 14th to 6th in the senior 200-meter rankings
– 1st in the junior rankings
Mateo Carmona García
BMX Racing
Nicknamed “El Core,” he was born in Medellín in 2001. He thrives on every jump in BMX and is determined to win Olympic gold.
2025 Highlight Results:
– Gold, National Championship, Music City, USA
– Double Gold, Ibero-American and Latin American Championships, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
– Podium finishes at the Gold Cup and Pro Series, USA
Achievements
– Full recovery from injury during European tour
– Mental strengthening and resilience
– Ends 2025 once again 100% competitive
Carolina Velásquez Soto
Triathlon
Carolina Velásquez, 35, an Olympic triathlete competing in Paris 2024, is a native of Marinilla. She is a woman who has never stopped believing, even when the road has been difficult.
2025 Highlight Results:
– World Series Grand Final in Wollongong, Australia: 14th place, the top Latin American finisher and 2nd on the continent.
– World Triathlon Cup in Viña del Mar (Chile): 10th place.
– World Triathlon Cup in San Pedro de la Paz (Chile): 5th in the women’s elite event.
– Bolivarian Games in Lima–Ayacucho: won a bronze medal in the women’s individual triathlon.
Achievements
– Rose from 42nd to 27th in the World Rankings
– 5th on the continental level
Stefany Cuadrado Flórez
Track Cycling
A 19-year-old track cyclist born in Caucasia, who discovered her passion in the midst of the pandemic and now dreams of reaching for the moon from the velodrome.
2025 Highlight Results:
– Triple gold at the Bolivarian Games
– Double gold at the Junior Pan American Games
– Bronze at the Track World Championships (Keirin)
– Pan American record in the kilometer time trial
Achievements
– Best Athlete of the Year at the Acord Colombia Awards
– Bronze Altius – Athlete of the Year 2025 by the Colombian Olympic Committee
– World-class performance in multiple events
– Best season of her career
Mauricio Ortega Girón
Discus Throw
Mauricio Ortega, 31, is an experienced discus thrower from Apartadó who embodies the maturity and perseverance of someone who never gives up, not even after three Olympic cycles.
2025 Highlight Results:
– Gold at Iron Wood Spoken, USA
– Gold at the Pennsylvania Local Meet
– Bronze at the South American Championships
– National Discus Throw Champion, Colombia
Achievements
– Focus on recovery following an injury at the World Championships in Japan
– Comprehensive process with a methodological and medical team
– Competitive return projected for 2026
Weightlifting (Olympic Weightlifting)
Levantamiento de Pesas (Halterofilia)
She began her sporting journey at the age of 11 after being discovered during school weightlifting competitions in Mutatá. At 16, she moved to Medellín to join the Antioquia Weightlifting League and begin her journey as a high-performance athlete. At just 21 years old, she has earned national, Pan American, and South American titles, along with outstanding performances at World Junior Championships. Her discipline, perseverance, and determination to overcome challenges have established her as one of the top female weightlifters on the continent.
Personal Best Records
– Snatch: 118 kg
– Clean and Jerk: 140 kg
– Olympic Total: 258 kg (achieved at the 2026 National U23 and Senior Weightlifting Championships in Palmira)
Major Achievements and Honors
– South American Games (ODESUR) Santa Fe 2026 (Argentina): GOLD Medal in the 77 kg weight category, with an Olympic total of 250 kg (115 kg in the Snatch and 135 kg in the Clean and Jerk), defeating Ecuadorian favorite and Olympic medalist Angie Palacios.
– 2026 National U23 and Senior Weightlifting Championships (Palmira, Valle del Cauca): Overall National Champion, setting personal best records with an Olympic total of 258 kg (118 kg in the Snatch and 140 kg in the Clean and Jerk).
– 2026 Pan American Senior Weightlifting Championships (Panama): GOLD Medal in the Snatch and SILVER Medal in the Olympic Total.
– World Junior Weightlifting Championships: World Runner-Up, winning SILVER Medals in Lima, Peru (2025), and León, Spain (2024).
– 2025 Central American and Caribbean Games: GOLD Medal.
María Camila Maturana Rentería
Athletics — Sprint Events (100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m Relay)
At just 19 years old, she has already represented Colombia in national and international championships, achieving significant success in South American and Pan American competitions. Her recent national senior record in the 100-meter sprint and her potential to reach the highest levels of international athletics make her one of Colombia’s most promising young athletes.
Major Achievements and Honors
– South American Games (ODESUR) Santa Fe 2026 (Argentina): GOLD Medal in the Women's 4×100 m Relay.
– 2026 Ibero-American Senior Athletics Championships (Lima, Peru): SILVER Medal and National Senior Record (11.17 s) in the 100 m Sprint.
– 2025 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships: Three GOLD Medals (100 m, 200 m, and 4×100 m Relay).
– 2025 South American U20 Athletics Championships (Lima, Peru): Three GOLD Medals (100 m, 200 m, and 4×100 m Relay).
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