Juan Ignacio Maegli

KEY FACTS

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Date of Birth:

21 July 1988

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Home town:

Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Personal best:

Guatemalan National Champion – Hobie Cat 16

"I look forward to being part of the G4S 4teen team and developing and winning Guatemala’s first ever Olympic medal."

Juan wins Gold Beginning the week in second place, Juan Ignacio continued to sail impressively throughout the Pan American Games to win Gold in the Hobie-Cat 16…

What does being part of the G4S 4teen mean to you?

G4S being a high profile global company will help me with my six year long Olympic campaign where I hope to compete at both the Beijing and London Olympic Games. I look forward to being part of the G4S 4teen team.

Profile

The son of a three-time Olympian, Juan Ignacio has been sailing since he was four years old and has represented his country for the last 12 years. Juan Ignacio has overcome difficulties including being a sailor in a non-sailing country. A focussed sportsman, he admires the leadership of Roy Keane and has his sights set on a Gold Medal in the Laser class of the 2012 London Olympic Games