Defending champion, Shanaze Reade (GBR), was eliminated in the semi final but current world number one, Sarah Walker (NZL) lined up beside Pajon in the final. Pajon blasted out of the gate overtaking Walker to win convincingly. "My gate was awesome," said Pajon still breathless after the race. "It was great. My fastest gate."
When asked how she felt about being the new World Champion Pajon said, "I don't know, I will have to wake up tomorrow and then believe it!"
Since 2007 Pajon has been part of a unique programme called G4S 4teen which involves 13 other athletes from 13 countries. Athletes were selected to be part of a global team under the guidance of double Olympic Champion, Haile Gebrselassie. All the athletes in the program receive support and the opportunity of a lifetime, to achieve their sporting dream - to make it to London in 2012. Thanks to the support of the programme Pajon has been able to travel to more competitions, improve the quality of her kit and equipment and receive some valuable guidance from the team's mentor, Gebrselassie.
Celebrations for the Columbian team and supporters started during the stirring rendition of the national anthem. A popular winner, Pajon was given her rainbow jersey by the UCI President, Mr Pat McQuaid. Although Pajon already had won a World Junior BMX Championship this elite title now gives her a huge advantage as she prepares for the next round of the BMX World Cup Supercross. The event will be held on the newly constructed BMX and will be a test event for the London Olympic Games.
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