[NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever medal

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  1. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #1 ChaChaFut, Apr 18, 2012
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    This thread is started 100 days prior to the commencement of the London Olympics, with the purpose of covering the games with special emphasis in the participation of Guatemalan sportspeople. I intend to provide background information on each competitor, as well as updates on their expectations leading up and during the events.

    Following an outstanding participation at the 2011 Pan American Games, where a level of success unprecedented in those games was attained, the COG and millions of Guatemalans hope for the representation to achieve great results and perhaps obtain the first ever Olympic Medal for the country.

    So far the country's qualified participants are:

    Jean Pierre Brol - Foso Olímpico - Tiro con Armas de Caza
    Sergio Sánchez - Pistola Libre 50 mts - Tiro Deportivo
    Erick Barrondo - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Jamy Franco - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Mirna Ortiz - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Jaime Quiyuch - Marcha 50 Km - Atletismo
    Mayra Carolina Herrera - Marcha 20 km - Atletismo
    Elizabeth Zamora - <49 kg - Taekwondo
    Ana Sofía Gómez - Gimnasia
    Andrei Gheorghe - Pentatlón Moderno - Pentatlón Moderno
    Juan Ignacio Maegli - Clase Laser Estándar - Navegación a Vela
    Manuel Rodas - Ruta - Ciclismo de ruta

    How does everyone think they will fare at the Games?
     
  2. lguti9

    lguti9 Member

    Aug 5, 2008
    virginia
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #2 lguti9, Apr 18, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    Great thread Cha, i will help you out in posting some of the info. aswell :)
    i think we will do well in most competitions, im looking forward seeing Jean Pierre winning some medals.
     
  3. Itzallboutgtown

    Itzallboutgtown Member

    Mar 27, 2009
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #3 Itzallboutgtown, Apr 18, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    so we have never won any kind of medal on the Olympics? I don't know if that is true!!:confused:
     
  4. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #4 ChaChaFut, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    As the games approach, you will hear it over and over. Guatemala has never won any Olympic medals.

    Equestrian competitor Oswaldo Méndez Herbruger finished 4th in the individual mixed jumping event in the 1980 games (http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1980/EQU/mixed-jumping-individual.html) and boxer Carlos Motta Taracena was eliminated in quarterfinals in the light-flyweight division four years later, when a win would have secured bronze for him (http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/carlos-motta-1.html). Those two performances are generally considered the closest Guatemala has been to an Olympic medal.
     
  5. Itzallboutgtown

    Itzallboutgtown Member

    Mar 27, 2009
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #5 Itzallboutgtown, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    This is sad, =( did you know how the other countries in the area are doing?
     
  6. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #6 ChaChaFut, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    This is the full list of medals won by Central America at the Olympics. 7 total, 3 of them by the legendary Claudia Poll.

    Costa Rica
    1988 Silvia Poll - Swimming, 200m free - Silver
    1996 Claudia Poll - Swimming, 200m free - Gold
    2000 Claudia Poll - Swimming, 200m free - Bronze
    2000 Claudia Poll - Swimming, 400m free - Bronze

    Panama
    1948 Lloyd La Beach - Athletics, 100m - Bronze
    1948 Lloyd La Beach - Athletics, 200m - Bronze
    2008 Irving Saladino - Athletics, Long Jump - Gold
     
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  7. dezeptus

    dezeptus Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #7 dezeptus, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    Si el chupar fuera un evento tuvieramos un pijaso de medallas de oro!
     
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  8. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #8 ChaChaFut, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    J.P. Brol is definitely one of the top prospects for a medal this time around.
     
  9. drerodz

    drerodz Member

    Jan 10, 2007
    SF Bay Area
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #9 drerodz, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    Dez, always the optimist.

    I'm going with the gymnist girl, I think she'll do well.
     
  10. edcalvi

    edcalvi Moderator
    Staff Member

    Olimpia
    Guatemala
    May 1, 2005
    US
    #10 edcalvi, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    José Amado García, will he be there?
     
  11. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #11 ChaChaFut, Apr 19, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    Neither him or Alfredo Arévalo have made the "A" time (2:15) required for qualification to the Marathon. They have until July 8 to obtain it.

    Last Sunday, García recorded 2:26:53 at Milan and Arévalo DNF at Rotterdam. The latter will try again at Düsseldorf on April 29.
     
  12. dezeptus

    dezeptus Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Los Angeles, CA
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #12 dezeptus, Apr 20, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012 - the quest for the first ever meda

    Cha, I see you updated your avatar...I likes!
     
  13. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #13 ChaChaFut, Apr 23, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012

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    Sailor Juan Ignacio Maegli will be competing at the Laser Standard World Championships in Boltenhagen, Germany, 30 April to 10 May to try and qualify to the Olympics.

    Andrea Aldana will do the same in Laser Radial at the same location, 11-20 May.
     
  14. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #14 ChaChaFut, May 1, 2012
    Re: [NSR] Guatemala at the XXX Summer Olympic Games, London 2012

    Judo - Darrel Akim Castillo has qualified at heavyweight (+100 kg). He is the 13th qualified competitor from Guatemala for these games and 2nd Guatemalan judoka ever to participate at the Olympics (Jorge Quintanal, 2000).
     
  15. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #15 ChaChaFut, May 7, 2012
    Kevin Cordón confirmed for London via BWF ranking. 14 competitors qualified so far:

    Jean Pierre Brol - Foso Olímpico - Tiro con Armas de Caza
    Sergio Sánchez - Pistola Libre 50 mts - Tiro Deportivo
    Erick Barrondo - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Jamy Franco - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Mirna Ortiz - Marcha 20 Km - Atletismo
    Jaime Quiyuch - Marcha 50 Km - Atletismo
    Mayra Carolina Herrera - Marcha 20 km - Atletismo
    Elizabeth Zamora - <49 kg - Taekwondo
    Ana Sofía Gómez - Gimnasia
    Andrei Gheorghe - Pentatlón Moderno - Pentatlón Moderno
    Juan Ignacio Maegli - Clase Laser Estándar - Navegación a Vela
    Manuel Rodas - Ruta - Ciclismo de ruta
    Darrel Akim Castillo - >100 kg - Judo
    Kevin Cordón - Singles - Badminton
     
  16. edcalvi

    edcalvi Moderator
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    Olimpia
    Guatemala
    May 1, 2005
    US
    #16 edcalvi, Jul 1, 2012
    Our olympic squad.

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  17. jfcule

    jfcule Moderator
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    Aug 4, 2005
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    #17 jfcule, Jul 8, 2012
    Yo creo que Kevin Cordon, si no tiene muy mala suerte o una cagada de los jueces, gana la primera medalla, FIJO. En el 2008, tuvo la mala suerte de enfrentarse(y eliminarse) en las primeras rondas con el favorito.

    Podemos tener una agradable sorpresa en vela o marcha, pero para mi la principal carta es en badminton.

    Lo mas cerca para mi fue Heidy Juarez en el 2004. Hubiera garantizado al menos plata si los jueces no hubieran favorecido a la atleta local en las semifinales de Atenas 2004.
     
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  18. lguti9

    lguti9 Member

    Aug 5, 2008
    virginia
    Club:
    CSD Comunicaciones
    Nat'l Team:
    Guatemala
    #18 lguti9, Jul 12, 2012
    Hope Chapines can bring some gold to Guate, we needed so much
     
  19. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #19 ChaChaFut, Jul 26, 2012
    Calendario de las primeras competencias de los atletas guatemaltecos
    http://www.dca.gob.gt/index.php/spo...ncias-de-los-atletas-guatemaltecos-en-londres

    *Las horas son de Guatemala (EDT -2)

    Kevin Cordón Buezo / Bádminton
    Prueba: Individual
    Fecha y hora: Sábado 28 de julio 2:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: Gimnasio Polideportivo Excel, Londres.

    Manuel Oseas Rodas Ochoa / Ciclismo
    Prueba: Ciclismo de Ruta, 250 km
    Fecha y hora: Sábado 28 de julio. 3:00 AM (Guatemala) Sede: The Mall, Londres

    Ana Sofía Gómez Porras / Gimnasia Artística
    Prueba: Todo evento y aparatos
    Fecha y hora: Ronda de clasificación Domingo 29 julio. 2:30 AM (Guatemala).
    Jueves 2 de agosto. 9:30 AM (Guatemala). Sede: North Greenwich Arena, Londres

    Juan Ignacio Maegli y Andrea Aldana / Navegación a vela
    Prueba: Clase Laser Estándar y Laser Radial
    Fecha y hora: Del 30 de julio al 6 de agosto.5:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: Bahía de Weymouth y Portland, Costa Sur de Londres.

    Kevin Salvador Ávila / Natación
    Prueba: 100 Metros libres
    Fecha y hora:Domingo 29 de Julio. 3:00 AM (Guatemala)- Sede: Centro Acuático, Londres.

    Darrel Castillo / Judo
    Prueba: Categoría +100 kg
    Fecha y hora: Viernes 3 de agosto. 2:30 AM (Guatemala). Sede: Gimnasio Polideportivo Excel, Londres.

    Erick Barrondo / Marcha
    Prueba: Marcha 20 kilómetros
    Fecha: Sábado 4 de agosto 10:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: The Mall, Londres.

    Jean Pierre Brol / Tiro deportivo
    Prueba: Foso Olímpico
    Fecha y hora: Domingo 5 de agosto, ronda de clasificación. 2:00 AM (Guatemala).
    Lunes 6 de agosto, ronda de clasificación 2:00 AM (Guatemala). Ronda final: 9:00AM (Guatemala). Sede: The Royal Artillery Barracks, Londres.

    Sergio Werner Sánchez Gómez
    Prueba: Pistola Libre 50 metros
    Fecha: Domingo 5 de agosto. Ronda de clasificación: 2:00 AM (Guatemala). Ronda final: 5:30 AM (Guatemala)/ 12:30 PM (Reino Unido) Sede: The Royal Artillery Barracks, Sur Este, Londres.

    Astrid Camposeco / Lev. de Pesas
    Prueba: +75 kilogramos
    Fecha y hora: Domingo 5 de agosto. 8:30 hrs (Guatemala). Sede: Gimnasio Polideportivo Excel, Londres.

    Crhistian Alberto López/ Lev. de pesas
    Prueba: División +105 kg Fecha y hora: Martes 7 de agosto. 8:30 hrs (Guatemala).
    Sede: Gimnasio Polideportivo Excel, Londres.

    Elizabeth Zamora Gordillo, Taekwondo
    Prueba: División -49 kg
    Fecha y hora: Miércoles 8 de agosto 2:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: Gimnasio Polideportivo ExCeL, Londres.

    Jamy Amarilis Franco Núñez, Mayra Carolina Herrera y Mirna Sucely Ortíz Flores / Marcha
    Prueba: Marcha 20 kilómetros
    Fecha: Sábado 11 de agosto 10:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: The Mall, Londres

    Jaime Daniel Quiyuch y Erick Barrondo / Marcha
    Prueba: 50 kilómetros. Fecha: Sábado 11 de agosto 2:00 AM (Guatemala). Sede: The Mall, Londres

    Andrei Dan Gheorghe/ Pentatlón Moderno
    Prueba: Individual masculina.
    Fecha y Hora: Sábado 11 de agosto. 1:45 AM (Guatemala). Sede: Aquatics Center (natación), Copper Box (esgrima) y GreenwichPark (ecuestres y prueba combinada).
     
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  20. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

    Jun 30, 2005
    #20 ChaChaFut, Jul 26, 2012
    Al Jazeera did a short report on Mirna Ortiz:
     
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    #21 ChaChaFut, Jul 26, 2012
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  22. lguti9

    lguti9 Member

    Aug 5, 2008
    virginia
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    Guatemala
    #22 lguti9, Jul 27, 2012
    great info. links Cha
     
  23. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

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    #23 ChaChaFut, Jul 28, 2012
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  24. ChaChaFut

    ChaChaFut Member

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    #24 ChaChaFut, Jul 28, 2012
    Kevin Cordón fell on the first set against Henri Hurskainen (SWE) but then put his game face on to win and advance to the next round (15-21, 21-12, 21-14). Good stuff. Next stop for him, Rajiv Ouseph (GBR) on Tuesday.
     
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  25. jfcule

    jfcule Moderator
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    #25 jfcule, Jul 28, 2012
    Bien por Kevin Cordon!!! Vamos Guate! A por el oro, 0-tes!!!
     
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