TEAM 6 – URY / BRA / PRY

Fernando Perez Vargas

Asuncion

Merits

2023 – South American Adventure Racing Champion, 1st place
2023 – Malacara Expedition Race ARWS, 1st place, 110hs, Florianopolis-Brazil
2022 – Expedition Guarani Word Championship – 20 nds, 130hs, Paraguay
2021 – Malacara Expedition Race, 1st place, Canoins do Soul- Brazil
2020 – Expedition Tembiasa, 1st place, Maduvira- Paraguay
2019 – Expedition Guarani ARWS, 3th place, 120hs, Paraguay
2019 – Expedition Tembiasa, 1st place, 75hs, San Pedro- Paraguay
2017 – AR Word Championship, 120 hs, 700 km, Casper- USA
2013- AR Word Championship, 130 hs, 700 km, Costa Rica.
2013 – Gold Rush Expedition Race, 5th place, 120 hs, California- USA

– What other experiences do you have that demonstrates your competence and ability to complete One Water Race?

In the years 2012 to 2017, I participated in several editions of the Ironman distance, in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Kayaks marathons in Paraguay.

– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?

I have run many expedición races around the word and I find the OWR an interesting challenge for any endurance athlete. The country and the archipelago it’s very interesting as the race format.

– Have you taken a similar challenge before?

No, not yet, but yes, expedition races last several days.

– What are your weaknesses?

Tolerance to cold and lack of sleep. I live in a warm country, normally the temperature average is 28 degrees.

– What are your strengths?

Experience in teamwork, and swimming since I was a child, athlete with more than 15 years running expedition races.

– What would be your biggest challenges in this race?

Cold tolerance above all things.

– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago and what do you know/think about the terrain?

No, I think it is a Magical place, where natural and above all, everything related to the history of the place is incredible. Being able to complete that stage is unique.

– What are you most looking forward to, if you would participate in One Water Race?

And incomparable conexión with nature and conquering the finish line would be a magical moment with the team!