Paris 2024

Mexican iQFoil Sailor Battles Elements in Paris

Mariana Aguilar Chávez Peón, a Mexican iQFoil sailor, faces challenging wind conditions at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite delays and tough competition, she remains optimistic and determined.

Mexicanist

Jul 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Due to the lack of wind, Mexican sailor Mariana Aguilar was only able to complete two of the four scheduled races. Credit: CONADE

The calendar of the iQFoil sailing class in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games suffered a change, since the start, scheduled for July 28th where four races would be held, was postponed to this Monday due to the lack of wind; however, the weather conditions only allowed to carry out two.

Considering the outlook for the competition, the national team's Mariana Aguilar Chávez Peón assured that her spirits are not drooping, as the conditions are not within her control, but she was enthusiastic about becoming an Olympic athlete.

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