Jhon Jarrín
Ecuadorian cyclist (1961–2021)
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Jhon Jarrín (21 December 1961 – 9 March 2021) was an Ecuadorian track cyclist.[1]
He was seen as a Colombian track cycling pioneer.[2] After he became an established track cyclist, he competed in the individual and team pursuit events at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
He became the South American, Bolivarian Games and Pan American champion.[2] He continued with track cycling in the masters category.[2] He was together with footballer Arturo Cárdenas the torch lighter at the 1985 Bolivarian Games.[4]
Jarrín was hit by a motorist in Cuenca on 9 March 2021 and died from the injuries shortly after.[2]
