The Olympic BMX champion Mariana Pajón is living one of the most important chapters of her life Away, for a moment, from the podiums and the tracks. The Antioquian athlete, considered one of the great figures of Colombian sport, has become a mother and welcomed her first child with her husband, the Franco-Colombian cyclist Vincent Pelluard.
The baby's arrival occurred in on the night of November 28, in a clinic in MedellínThe city where the couple has built their home and from where they have shared much of their shared history. Although they have handled the process very discreetly, the news has sparked a huge wave of affection among fans, sports institutions, and followers on social media.
The birth of Mariana Pajón and Vincent Pelluard's son
According to information confirmed by sources close to him and disseminated by several Colombian media outlets, The Pelluard Pajón family's baby was born on the night of Friday, November 28th.Just as Mariana herself had predicted when she mentioned an estimated due date in the last week of the month, the birth took place in a clinic in Medellín, and both mother and newborn are doing well.
For several days, many followers were keeping an eye on the athlete's social media, because Pajón chose to stay out of the public eye in the days leading up to the birthThat silence gave rise to speculation about whether the baby had already arrived, something that was finally clarified when media outlets such as El Colombiano and other entertainment spaces confirmed the news citing close sources.
In the first moment, The couple decided not to reveal the baby's name. They didn't offer too many details about the birth, staying true to their desire to experience this stage with some privacy. However, in later publications, it was revealed that the boy's name is Théo, information that completed the story of this long-awaited birth for the family.
Meanwhile, the sporting community was also quick to react. Panam Sports, an organization that has closely followed Pajón's career, She publicly celebrated the news with a direct message: “Mariana is now a mother”, accompanied by congratulations for the new stage that begins for the champion.
A pregnancy shared step by step with her followers
Although the final stage of the pregnancy was handled with more discretion, Mariana Pajón did want to share reflections and images from this stage for months.Through her social media, she showed off her growing baby bump. the preparations at home and the excitement she felt about the imminent arrival of her first child.
In one of her most commented-on posts, the BMX rider wrote a message that many fans kept as a glimpse of her more human side: She said that she felt the baby getting closer every day.She was thrilled to finally have him in her arms, but at the same time she was already starting to miss the little kicks and that constant 24-hour-a-day companionship she had had during her pregnancy.
In simple words, the athlete explained that for her it had been a privilege to feel her son growing inside her and that she awaited him with her heart "ready and full of love". That message ended up becoming a kind of symbolic farewell to the gestation stage. and in the perfect prelude to what would happen a few days later at the clinic in Medellín.
In the final stages of the pregnancy, both she and Vincent also shared some everyday moments, such as changing sports equipment for tools for assembling the crib, stroller and other baby itemsIn a relaxed tone, Mariana even said that her days as a mechanic now consisted of prepare “the best trip” of their lives, a journey that would definitively begin with the birth of their son.
From the announcement of pregnancy to the desire to be a mother
The decision to start a family was not an impromptu announcement. In June, the couple publicly announced that they were expecting a baby., with a very symbolic image: a small bicycle Marked with the number 220, a number closely linked to the athlete's international competitions, the photo was accompanied by the phrase "Baby Pelluard Pajón on the way," making it clear that a new chapter was beginning in their lives.
Pajón also explained that his intention was always that the child was born in ColombiaThe country where he has spent virtually his entire sporting career and with which Vincent has also forged a strong bond. The couple had previously experienced a very difficult time related to motherhood, so they decided to handle the news cautiously and without too much publicity during the first few months.
That mix of excitement and caution was reflected in the responses from her followers. Hundreds of messages of encouragement poured in on social media, many of them highlighting the pride they felt in seeing the sports champion now face the challenge of being a motherComments such as "we can't wait to meet you" directed at the baby, or messages thanking Mariana for sharing part of her process, were frequent.
As the pregnancy progressed, the woman from Antioquia became very open about her emotions. In statements to the Colombian Olympic Committee, she acknowledged that No one is ever fully prepared to be a motherbut that together with Vincent they were doing everything possible to learn: specialized classes, advice on care and training to welcome the baby in the best possible way.
In her direct style, the multiple Olympic medalist stated that she considered this new stage as “the greatest triumph” of his life, a phrase that, coming from someone with her track record, illustrates the extent to which she values her recent motherhood even above her achievements on the courts.
Who is Vincent Pelluard, Mariana's life partner?
He has been constantly by Mariana's side Vincent Pelluard, former BMX rider born in Joué-lès-Tours, Francewho over time not only became her partner, but also a cycling icon for Colombia. They met in 2012, in the context of international competitions, and since then their sporting careers have been closely intertwined.
Their relationship officially came to light in 2013, during the BMX World Championships in New Zealand, when it became clear that The sporting admiration had given way to a personal storyYears later, in 2016, Vincent prepared one of the most memorable scenes for fans: he proposed to Mariana at the Eiffel Tower, a moment that consolidated the couple's image as one of the most beloved in the sport of BMX.
The wedding took place in Medellín in 2017, a city that became their home base. Shortly after, Pelluard decided to take her connection with Colombia a step further and She obtained Colombian nationality in 2018which allowed him to represent the country in international competitions, including the Tokyo Olympic Games.
After retiring from top-level competition in 2022, the Frenchman who became a Colombian He assumed roles as a coach and key support in his wife's preparationThey have now applied the same discipline and organization they used to sports to their family life, facing the care of the baby and adapting to this new routine together.
For the BMX community and the sporting world in general, the arrival of their first child means A new point of connection between both countries: France and Colombia, represented in this family that has made Medellín its home and that now adds one more member to its shared history.
Reactions, messages of affection and a new facet for the 'Queen of BMX'
The news that “Mariana is now a mother” did not go unnoticed. Within hours of the birth being announced, Panam Sports and various sports organizations shared congratulatory messageshighlighting the Colombian athlete's role as a role model both on and off the field. The phrase "Congratulations on this new stage full of love and joy" summarizes the overall tone of the official reactions.
On social media, BMX fans, athletes from different disciplines, and public figures The couple's posts were quickly filled with comments.Many messages focused on the pride they feel in seeing an elite athlete making her way in her role as a mother, while others highlighted how emotional it was to see her in such an intimate setting, far from the medals.
The images shared in the last few hours, including a photograph of little Théo in a peaceful setting, have sparked a wave of affection among followers. Mariana's words: "The happiest day of our lives. We love you, Théo." She accompanied one of those posts, reinforcing the idea that, for her and for Vincent, this moment truly marks a turning point.
For many fans in Spain and other European countries, where BMX and cycling have an increasingly strong presence, The news consolidates Pajón's figure as a cross-cutting role modelNot only as an athlete who has shone in the Olympic Games and world championships, but also as a woman who shows her motherhood process without filters.
For now, the couple has chosen not to offer too many additional details about the birth, nor have they set any timelines for Mariana's possible return to competition. The focus is on enjoying the baby's first few weeks of life., adapting to the new schedules and enjoying a daily life very different from that of the international competition calendar.
The general feeling among fans, media, and the sporting community itself is that The arrival of Théo has given the Olympic champion a different kind of joy than that offered by titles.Without needing grand pronouncements, Mariana herself has made it clear that this new family stage, shared with Vincent, is the most important achievement of her life and the project to which she now wants to dedicate her best energies.
