Rumors have claimed that the Colombian team for the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has already been selected. But national coach Carlos Mario Jaramillo has made it clear that the selection is not finalized yet, according to Colombian daily AS. 

London 2012 silver medalist Rigoberto Uran (Cannondale Pro Cycling), Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team), Sergio Henao (Team Sky), Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana Pro Team), and Esteban Chaves (Orica - GreenEDGE Cycling Team) were rumoured to make up the team. "It’s too soon to name the Olympic team now. Too much could happen. We are one of the favorites, and the course favors us, but we have to race smart. A lot of other nations will be watching us", he told Velonews.

To win the gold medal, the riders have to be explosive. And Colombia will have one of the best teams in Rio. "That’s the problem, because all the riders are good. They all could win, but everyone has to agree that we need to take a team to represent the country, and not race as individuals, because if we do that, we won’t achieve anything. They have to be ‘friends’ because if we commit an error, it can cost us everything."

Others Colombians are still in contention, including climbers Sebastian Henao (Team Sky), Dayer Quintana (Movistar Team), Carlos Betancur (Movistar Team), Julian Arredondo (Trek - Segafredo), Darwin Atapuma (BMC Racing Team) and Janier Acevedo (Jamis-Hagens).

"If it’s up to them, one of them will have to sacrifice, they will do it. I’ve spoken to two or three, and I need to speak to some others. They are ready to do it. I am in agreement with Nairo, and we have to take five riders who will help each other," he said. "They need to work together, and create conditions so that we can win on the day, and help each other out. Like at Spain, with Valverde, Purito, and Contador, they’re all leaders, but I am sure, in the heat of the moment, if one of them has to help, they will do it."