With a clear goal, Maria Fernanda Salazar Hernandez chose the path of triathlon as an athlete high performance Seven years. Looking for the long-awaited national team dream.
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To reach the pinnacle of your desires, First he has to conquer the elite categorythe same place where he worked for a year He won the two-time triathlon in Angelopolisrecognized by the Mexican Triathlon Federation.
However, Fernanda did not set her goals in this discipline from the beginningbecause from a very young age, she competed in swimming competitions Then turn to today’s exercise that challenges her to get better every day And rub shoulders with very high level athletes.
“I started swimming at five and didn’t learn about triathlons until I was 18 “I found a more complete development in it,” the 25-year-old, a victorious athlete, explained to El Sol de Puebla.
Fernanda Salazar decides to change her discipline in search of success
Salazar Hernández says it’s not bad for her though as a swimmer She has always tried to define herself as a representative of Puebla at the national and international levels.So when she wasn’t getting the results she wanted in water sports, triathlons attracted her to the challenge they represented.
In 2018, shortly after foraying into the new world of the sport, Rapobrana wins national youth sprint titleAmong them, a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike and a 5-kilometer run were performed.
Salazar to compete in elite division from 2022
After success, Fernanda starts competing in the elite division.What she has achieved since last year, besides boasting of being a champion BUAP Triathlon 2022. He recently replicated the feat at this year’s edition in San Andres Cholula.
“Still strong in the countryHowever, I will not give up and I will continue to work hard to achieve my goals. ’ said the athlete, who has already competed in triathlons. Intercontinental Cup held in Ixtapa He set the official time for 2023 at 1:09:45.
Although he still knows that he still has a lot to improve, Fernanda Salazar’s potential goal is to break into the national team Consider taking part in international events and start scoring points in the world rankings from there.
“It takes a lot to get into this elite category because you sacrifice a lot, You do suffer during training.But I set myself clear goals this keeps me motivated’, he noted after emphasizing how much he likes to be compared with international athletes.
The second part of his season is about to start
The second leg of the 2023 season is currently underway., which will open in Veracruz at the beginning of September for the Olympic long distance competition. Includes 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run.
“I’m now the only elite triathlete in the state I am very proud to represent Puebla.I will continue to work hard to achieve my goals as well as my team and family keep being proud of meFernandez concluded.
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