Aguascalientes, Ags., October 10, 2024.student of the Engineering and Quality of Software Projects of the Universidad Panamericanarepresented Mexico and UP in the World University Climbing Championshiporganized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU)in Koper, Slovenia.
This event marks a milestone as the first edition of the university world championships dedicated exclusively to climbing. climbinga sport discipline that has experienced rapid growth in popularity. Leonardo competed in the bouldering and expressed his enthusiasm for the experience: "My goal was to reach the semifinals.My goal was to reach the semifinal, and although I didn't make it this time, I felt stronger than ever, both physically and mentally, which motivates me even more for the next challenges."
A talent with great preparation and experience
Leonardo has already demonstrated his talent in national competitions, winning medals in events such as CONADEIP y CONDDEwhich allowed him to receive an invitation to the FISU World University Championships. However, he faced some challenges in Slovenia due to differences in competition time.
Despite this, he highlighted the experience of competing with the best climbers in the world. climbers in the worldmany of whom had participated in the Climbing World Cup held in the same place days earlier."To be able to see and be surrounded by the best climbers in the world was incredible"he added.
New targets in sight
For this event, Leonardo prepared himself with a rigorous training plan that began two and a half months ago. two and a half months months before the competition, under the guidance of his personal personal trainer at Mexico City. "I trained in the morning, and in the afternoons I worked to finance my participation," he said.he said.
Now, Leonardo returns with valuable international experience and new goals. new objectives. "I am very motivated. I know I have the necessary physical level, but I need to improve mentally. My next goal is the World Cup in Salt Lake City, Utahin May", he said. He is also preparing for the Mexico Cupto be held this October, which will be crucial to qualify for future international competitions.
In addition to excelling in sports, Leonardo has excelled in the academic field, having completed a degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering at the UP. His participation in these international competitions not only puts the name of Mexico on high Mexicobut also that of UP, reaffirming its commitment to academic and athletic excellence. Universidad PanamericanaUP, reaffirming its commitment to academic and sporting excellence.
