Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
Rebecca Shorten: The Olympic journey that started in a chemistry classroom A school science lab may seem an unlikely place for an Olympic journey to begin, but for Rebecca Shorten, that's exactly where her path to rowing stardom took root. Shorten, now 30, will proudly represent Team GB in the women's four rowing event, with her crew being touted as strong contenders for a medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics. However, this remarkable journey might never have unfolded if not for a fateful conversation with her teacher, Enda Marron, at Methodist College back in 2008. Recalling that pivotal moment, Marron shared, "I remember one Monday teaching her in chemistry class and we were doing the blast furnace. I said to her, 'let's forget about the chemistry and get you down to the river'. The rest is history." Describing Shorten as a tall and confident young girl with a certain aura about her, Marron knew there was something special about her from the very beginning. Taking her down to Methody's boathouse by the River Lagan in south Belfast, Shorten quickly proved herself as a natural talent on the water. Marron fondly reminisced, "She was part of an excellent group who went on to do great things. In their second year of rowing, they went to Ghent International in an eight and came second, only narrowly beaten by the French national team." Shorten's journey from a chemistry classroom to the cusp of Olympic glory is a testament to the power of seizing unexpected opportunities and nurturing raw talent. As she prepares to represent her country on the world stage, Shorten's story serves as an inspiring reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a simple conversation to set an extraordinary journey in motion.