After two weeks of hard to pure sport, the Olympics in Brazil 2016.En Rio 2016 delegation Argentina won 3 gold medals thanks to Paula Pareto victories in judo, Santiago Lange and Cecilia Carranza in yachting (Nacra 17) and men's hockey. Juan Martin Del Potro won a silver medal in the individual men's tennis tournament.
These medals are not won because if there behind every sportsman A sports history supports that.
Paula Belen Pareto was born in Argentina, San Fernando on January 16, 1986 is a judoka from 9 years and medical Argentina. Won a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 and gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Argentina first woman to be Olympic champion Argentina and the first athlete to win two Olympic medals in individual disciplines. In 2010, the Konex Foundation awarded the Konex Platinum Award as best athlete .Gano two medals at the World Championships in 2014 and 2015 Yudo nine medals at the Pan American Judo Championships between 2005 and 2016. On November 19 2014, won the silver medal in the -48 kg category at the Grand Prix of Yudo Qingdao, China. In 2015 devoted champion in the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Santiago Lange Born in Argentina in San Isidro on 22 September 1961 Argentine naval engineer and sailor. He excelled in 1976 to be crowned national champion Argentina in the Optimist class. Then he won four world championships: three in the Snipe (1985, 1993 and 1995) and one class in the Tornado class (2004). Winner of the Olympic gold medal in the category Nacra 17 with Cecilia Carranza Saroli in the 2016 Summer Olympics and two bronze medals in the Tornado class with Carlos Espinola in the 2004 Summer Olympics and Beijing 2008. possessing two silver medals at the Pan American Games (1983 and 1987), two European Championships Gold Cup (1982 and 1983), the Trofeo Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia in 1986 and 1987 and six South American championships (MiniTon -1978-, Snipe - 1985-, Europe -1989-, -1996- and Tornado Laser -1997, 1999-).
Motivating what this story is that Lange won best win of his career WIN cancer last year took a lung. But he could against his immense passion for sport and his desire to live. "It was tremendous. I took him to the hospital in Barcelona when I broke down. I never thought I could recover and here we are, ready to sail, "he had told Carranza Saroli Clarin .. however, much sooner than imagined, Lange again in the world, including boats, masts and sails, winning the Olympics Rio 2016.
Cecilia Carranza Saroli born on December 29, 1986 In Argentina Rosario Marinero Olimpico in the 2012 Olympics, who competed in the Laser Radial class woman, finishing in 21st place in the Olympic Games 2008 finished eighth, won the gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games. Rio in 2016 won the gold medal with teammate Santiago Lange. Nacra 17 category.
Juan Martin del Potro was born in Tandil, Argentina, on September 23, 1988 he competes as a professional since 2005. Number 4th in the ATP rankings. Their activities began as a child at 7 years old. In 2009 he won the US Open in singles. The Olympic Games in London Del Potro became the first Argentine to achieve an Olympic medal in men's singles, to get the bronze medal. Silver medal in Olympic Games Rio2016.
These are the fruits of the efforts of athletes who have prepared with dedication to represent the Nation Argentina and bring these gold and silver for the Argentine people who swear medals.
Congratulations champions
Jose Luis Fernandez
Corrientes Argentina