Aged just 13, Cecilia Baena became the world speed skating champion. At the competition, held in Barrancabermeja, she won four world titles and broke the world record. So began the history of success of Chechi Baena, who, a year later, was awarded the title of Colombian Sportswoman of the Year. After her early start, she continued to win at championships around the world, and at competitions in Colombia and abroad, gaining both indoor and outdoor titles and becoming a role model for girls and boys who have decided to make skating their sport of choice. In conversation with Pascual Gaviria.
