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<div>Greetings!
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<div>My name is Yariel Soto Torrado. I am a professional decathlete, Central American Games medalist, born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, and a proud representative of our island on the international stage. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 2024 — where I was a three-time NCAA All-American — I moved to Portugal to train Under my coach, Mario Anibal, Portugals greatest decathlete to pursue my goal of becoming one of the best decathletes in the world.
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<div>This year, I will represent Puerto Rico in:
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<div>• The Ibero-American Games in Lima, Peru
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<div>• The National Championships in Puerto Rico
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<div>• The Central American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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<div>Every training session and every competition — from local meets to world-class events — brings me closer to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games, where I hope to raise Puerto Rico’s flag with the full pride of our island.
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<div>The decathlon is the most demanding event in track and field: ten events over two days that test speed (100m, 400m), strength (long jump, high jump, discus, javelin), endurance (1500m), precision (110m hurdles and pole vault), and above all, a heart that never gives up.
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<div>Competing at this level requires full-time dedication, international travel, specialized coaching, recovery treatments, and high-performance equipment.
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<div>Unlike sports with major contracts, track and field athletes fund most of our own careers: flights, training camps, physiotherapy, medical care, and equipment that wears out quickly. And unfortunately, in Puerto Rico, we athletes face the consequences of budget cuts. The Puerto Rican Olympic Federation recently received a significant reduction in available funding for athletes.
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<div>That is why I am seeking the support of my community. Your contribution will directly help cover my participation in this year’s three major international competitions, as well as key expenses such as training, physical therapy, medical care, and essential equipment.
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<div>My dream is to continue representing Puerto Rico with honor, qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games, and bring pride to our entire island.
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<div>Every contribution — big or small — keeps me on the track. If you believe in chasing impossible dreams, representing your country, and pushing human limits, it would be an honor to have your support.
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<div>Thank you for walking this journey with me — for Our Puerto Rico!
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<div>You can follow my day-to-day journey on my social media:
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<div>Instagram: @deca_soto0
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<div>Facebook: @Yariel Soto-Torrado
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<div>TikTok: @deca_soto10
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<div><strong>Español:</strong>
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<div>¡Saludos!
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<div>Mi nombre es Yariel Soto Torrado. Soy decatleta profesional, medallista de los Juegos Centroamericanos, natural de Hatillo, Puerto Rico, y orgulloso representante de nuestra isla en el escenario internacional.. Tras graduarme de la Universidad de Arkansas en 2024 (donde fui tres veces All-American en la NCAA), me mudé a Portugal para entrenar bajo la dirección de mi entrenador, Mario Anibal, el mejor el mejor de la historia de Portugal y convertirme en uno de los mejores decatletas del mundo.
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<div>Este año representaré a Puerto Rico en:
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<div>• los Juegos Iberoamericanos en Lima, Perú;
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<div>• el Campeonato Nacional en Puerto Rico; y
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<div>• los Juegos Centroamericanos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.
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<div>Cada entrenamiento y cada competencia, desde eventos locales hasta mundiales, me acercan más a clasificar a los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028, donde quiero alzar la bandera de Puerto Rico con todo el orgullo de nuestra isla.
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<div>El decatlón es la prueba más exigente del atletismo: son diez pruebas en dos días que ponen a prueba la velocidad (100 metros, 400 metros), la fuerza (salto de longitud, salto de altura, lanzamiento de disco y jabalina), la resistencia (1,500 metros), la precisión (110 metros con vallas y salto con pértiga) y, sobre todo, un corazón que no se rinde nunca.
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<div>Competir a este nivel exige dedicación a tiempo completo, viajes internacionales, entrenamiento especializado, tratamientos de recuperación y equipo de alto rendimiento.
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<div>A diferencia de deportes con grandes contratos, los atletas de pista y campo financiamos la mayoría de nuestras propias carreras: pasajes, campamentos de entrenamiento, fisioterapia, atención médica y equipo que se desgasta rápidamente. Lamentablemente, en Puerto Rico nosotros los atletas sufrimos las consecuencias de recortes presupuestarios. Actualmente, la Federación Olímpica Puertorriqueña recibió una reducción significativa en los fondos disponibles para los atletas.
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<div>Por eso busco el apoyo de mi comunidad. Tu apoyo ayudará directamente a cubrir, entre otras cosas, mi participación en las tres principales competencias internacionales de este año, así como los gastos más importantes como entrenamientos, terapias físicas, atención médica y equipo esencial.
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<div>Mi sueño es seguir representando a Puerto Rico con honor, clasificar a los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028 y traer orgullo a toda la isla.
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<div>Cada aportación —grande o pequeña— me mantiene en la pista. Si crees en perseguir sueños imposibles, en representar tu país y en romper límites humanos, sería un honor contar contigo.
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<div>¡Gracias por acompañarme en este camino por nuestro Puerto Rico!
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<div>Puedes seguir mi día a día en mis redes sociales:
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<div>Instagram: @deca_soto0
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<div>Facebook: @Yariel Soto-Torrado
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<div>TikTok: @deca_soto10
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