Ángel Barajas is one of the most exciting gymnasts in the world. Difficult, interesting, and unusual routines.
Surprise silver medal on H Bar at the Paris Olympics. Named Athlete of the Year by the Colombian Olympic Committee.
He was 6th AA at Worlds 2025 Jakarta.
Fifth in Rotterdam. In finishing fifth, Barajas also tied Sérgio Sasaki of Brazil’s placement in 2013 to become the highest placing South American gymnast in a men’s all-around final in history.
How long before he’s on the AA podium?
He’s still only 20-years-old.
Perhaps the most significant accomplishment was leading his Team Colombia to a top 8 finish at Worlds 2026. Everyone has Colombia penciled in as one of the top 12 teams that will qualify to the L.A. Olympics 2028.
