Mariela Delgado

Mariela Analia Delgado (born 26 July 1986) is an Argentine Paralympic cyclist who competes in international elite cycling events and races for the able-bodied road cycling team Weber La Segunda Ladies Power. She is a triple Parapan American Games champion, six-time World medalist and has competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Mariela Delgado
Personal information
Born (1986-07-26) 26 July 1986
Posadas, Misiones, Argentina
Sport
Country Argentina
SportParalympic cycling
DisabilityBrachial plexus injury
Disability classC5
ClubWeber La Segunda Ladies Power
Medal record
Paralympic cycling
Representing  Argentina
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoIndividual pursuit C1-5
Gold medal – first place2015 Toronto500m time trial C1-5
Gold medal – first place2019 LimaRoad race C4-5
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoRoad race C1-5
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima500m time trial C1-5
Bronze medal – third place2019 LimaIndividual pursuit C4-5
World Track Championships
Silver medal – second place2014 AguascalientesScratch race C1-5
Bronze medal – third place2016 MontichiariScratch race C4-5
Bronze medal – third place2018 Rio de Janeiro500m time trial C5
Bronze medal – third place2018 Rio de JaneiroScratch race C5
World Road Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 PietermaritzburgRoad race C5
Bronze medal – third place2014 GreenvilleRoad race C5

Delgado was the first Argentine to compete at both the Pan American Games and Parapan American Games. She competed at the 2015 Pan American Games in the road race and road time trial where she was placed 22nd and 13th respectively.[3]

References
  1. "Mariela Delgado, a cyclist who will make history in Toronto (in Spanish)". ciclismoarg.com.ar. 17 October 2021.
  2. "Mariela Delgado - La Licuadora Deportiva (in Spanish)". La Licuadora Deportiva. 17 October 2021.
  3. "Mariela Delgado and the dream of a medal in paracycling (in Spanish)". Olé. 24 August 2018.
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