At Fraternidad Medellín, we know that dreams don’t always walk… sometimes they run. They run with the strength, discipline, and hope of young people like Deiner Guaitotó Córdoba, an 18-year-old athlete from Carepa, Antioquia, who proves every day that talent and effort can break any record.

Deiner is a sprinter who challenges not only the stopwatch but also social barriers and life’s obstacles. From a very young age, he fell in love with athletics and discovered in sprinting a way to express his character: determined, courageous, and full of energy. His steps have led him to become a youth champion in the 100-meter dash, with a time of 10.31 seconds, earning gold medals for Antioquia and raising Colombia’s name high in international competitions. He is currently training harder than ever to improve his speed, aiming to reach 10.10 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.3 seconds in the 200 meters by 2026. 

His talent has made him shine at the National Games, in regional championships, and in international events such as the U-18 Ibero-American Championships, where his performance confirmed that he not only runs fast but is also aiming higher: for his Olympic dreams, to inspire other young people, and to show that from Carepa, one can go as far as they dare to dream.

For the Fraternidad Medellín Foundation, telling his story is a reminder that our commitment to people goes beyond any goal: it’s about planting trust so that talent can flourish and opportunities can reach where they are most needed. 

With every race, Deiner teaches us that dreams move at the speed of courage and faith. That with discipline and support, a young man from Carepa can become a source of pride for Antioquia, for Colombia, and for all of us who believe that sports can transform lives. 

Today, we celebrate his achievements as an athlete and his promising future in sports, as well as his personal growth that drives him to set great goals. We are proud to support and accompany him on this journey, one we know will lead him to cross many more finish lines and achieve that great Olympic dream that keeps pushing him to run faster and reach higher—hopefully in Los Angeles 2028.