Daniela Gaxiola facts for kids
Gaxiola in 2018
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| Full name | Luz Daniela Gaxiola González |
| Born | 25 November 1992 Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico |
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| Discipline | Track cycling |
Luz Daniela Gaxiola González (born November 25, 1992) is a talented track cyclist from Mexico. She is known for her amazing speed and skill on the cycling track. Daniela has proudly represented her country in many big international events. These include the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015. She is a true champion who has won many medals for Mexico!
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What is Track Cycling?
Track cycling is a type of cycling that happens on a special indoor or outdoor track. This track is called a velodrome. Velodromes have steeply banked turns, which means the sides are tilted up high. Riders use special bikes that have no brakes and only one gear. This makes the races super fast and exciting!
Types of Track Races
Daniela Gaxiola competes in several exciting track cycling events:
- Sprint: This is a head-to-head race where two riders try to outsmart each other. They often go slow at first, looking for the best moment to burst into a full-speed dash to the finish line.
- Team Sprint: Two or three riders work together in a team. They take turns leading the race for one lap each, then peel off. The goal is to get the last rider across the finish line in the fastest time.
- Keirin: In this race, riders follow a motorized pace-setter for several laps. The pace-setter slowly speeds up, then leaves the track. The cyclists then sprint to the finish line in a thrilling dash.
- 500m Time Trial: This is a race against the clock. A rider starts from a standstill and tries to complete 500 meters as fast as possible.
Daniela's Amazing Achievements
Daniela Gaxiola has won many medals throughout her career. She has competed in some of the biggest cycling events in the world.
Pan American Games Success
The Pan American Games are a major multi-sport event for athletes from the Americas. Daniela has had great success there:
- In 2019, she won a gold medal in the Team Sprint in Lima, Peru.
- She won another gold medal in the Team Sprint at the 2023 Games in Santiago, Chile.
- She also earned silver medals in the Keirin in 2011 and 2023.
- Daniela has also won bronze medals in the Team Sprint (2011) and Sprint (2019).
Pan American Championships Medals
The Pan American Track Championships are another important event for track cyclists in the Americas. Daniela has won many gold medals here:
- She won gold in Team Sprint in 2015 and 2018.
- She also took gold in Keirin in 2016.
- Daniela earned gold in Sprint in 2017 and 2018.
- In 2023, she won another gold in Team Sprint.
- She has also collected several silver and bronze medals in various events at these championships.
Other Notable Wins
Daniela has also achieved many victories in other races:
- In 2014, she won multiple gold medals at the Copa Guatemala de Ciclismo de Pista. She won the Keirin, Sprint, Team Sprint, and 500m Time Trial.
- She also won gold in the 500m Time Trial and Team Sprint at the Copa Internacional de Pista in 2014.
- At the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games, she won two silver medals in Team Sprint and 500m Time Trial, and two bronze medals in Keirin and Sprint.
Daniela Gaxiola continues to be a strong competitor and a source of pride for Mexican cycling.
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