Peruvian Athletes Prepare for Rio 2016 Olympics

Athletes Raúl Pacheco, Christian Pacheco, and Jovana de la Cruz, who have qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics, shared moments with their fans during a run organized by Nike Run Club as part of their preparation for the Olympic event.

Raúl Pacheco is our main contender in the marathon event at Rio 2016. He won the silver medal in the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. In his second participation in the Olympic Games, he aims to improve his performance from London 2012, where he finished 25th with a time of 2h15min35s.

"The competition will be tough and demanding. It's a different feeling for me to run alongside my brother Christian, and I'm sure it will be an unforgettable experience. I hope to surpass my previous performance at the Olympic Games," said Raúl Pacheco.

"For me, finishing in the top five in the competition would be very important, as it will be my first marathon," expressed Christian Pacheco, who trained alongside his brother.

In the women's category, Jovana de la Cruz will also represent Peru. She is not afraid of the responsibility. On the contrary, she is excited for her first participation in an Olympic event. "It's a great responsibility to represent my Peru. I'm excited and well-prepared. I dream of bringing home a medal, and that's why I'm going to Rio," she said.

The Nike Run Club not only aims to train all runners with clear goals, but also to encourage those who haven't yet ventured into the world of running. The goal is to inspire and attract more runners to the community, and for that, they have our Olympic runners who will be in Rio 2016 as an example.