Raul Aguayo won the gold medal in the Panamerican Games in summer 2003 in sailing. At the time, it was said he had the advantage of knowing the site of the Games, Boca Chica, by heart. Actually, he was able to compete only because the Dominican Republic was home to the games, and thus had to present a team in every sport. But Aguayo has proven his worth. The Sailing Federation announces Aguayo qualified to participate in the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pan American Games in the Cay Biscayne, Miami round. 90 athletes from 14 countries competed for 8 unassigned spots of 12 in laser standard sailing.