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
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