Belem Guerrero

Belem Guerrero

Personal information
Full name	Belem Guerrero Méndez
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Mexico City, Mexico
Team information
Current team	Retired
Discipline	Track cycling
Role	Rider
Major wins
Olympic Games Silver Medalist (2004)
Medal record

Belem Guerrero Méndez (born March 8, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico) is a retired Mexican track cyclist. She is best known for winning a silver medal in the women's points race at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Guerrero's success in track cycling also includes multiple gold medals at the Pan American Games.

Career

Belem Guerrero began her cycling career in the early 1990s, focusing primarily on track cycling disciplines. Her early successes led her to represent Mexico in various international competitions, including the Pan American Games and the Olympic Games.

Olympic Achievements

Guerrero's most notable achievement came at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where she competed in the women's points race. She won the silver medal, marking a significant achievement in Mexican cycling history. This performance highlighted her endurance and tactical intelligence on the track.

Pan American Games

Guerrero also had a successful career at the Pan American Games, where she won gold medals in the points race in both the 1999 Winnipeg and 2003 Santo Domingo games. These victories established her as one of the leading track cyclists in the Americas during her active years.

Legacy and Retirement

Post-retirement, Guerrero has been involved in promoting cycling and sports in Mexico. Her legacy as one of Mexico's most successful cyclists continues to inspire young athletes in the country. Guerrero's contributions to Mexican sports are often cited as paving the way for future generations in track cycling and women's sports.

See also

• List of Olympic medalists in cycling (women)
• Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's points race