Biography
Started: He began swimming in 2008 at the Alta Barda Club in Neuquen, Argentina. (Athlete, 12 Sep 2019)
Reason: Doctors recommended the sport as therapy for his condition. "I started swimming as rehabilitation and then I realised I liked it so much." (Athlete, 12 Sep 2019; lmneuquen.com, 09 Aug 2015)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (lmneuquen.com, 19 Mar 2023)
Awards: He received the Silver Olimpia award in Argentina in recognition of his performance at the 2022 World Championships in Madeira, Portugal. (deportesneuquen.gob.ar, 22 Dec 2022)
In 2022 he received the Jorge Newbery Award for Para Athlete of the Year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (neuqueninforma.gob.ar, 28 Dec 2022)
He was named 2022 Male Athlete of the Year by sports news outlet Argentina Amateur Deporte. (billiken.lat, 23 Dec 2022)
In 2019 and 2022 he was presented with the Pehuen de Oro award for Athlete of the Year in Neuquen, Argentina. (neuqueninforma.gob.ar, 28 Dec 2022; mejorinformado.com, 20 Dec 2019)
He was Argentina's flag bearer at the 2019 World Championships in London, England. (aguanteneuquen.com.ar, 24 Nov 2020)
Additional Info: FILM
He is the subject of a 2023 documentary short film called 'Inaki', directed by Argentinian filmmaker Galia Guerrero. "It's a life story, a good way for kids to discover Paralympic sport." (culturaprovincia.neuquen.gob.ar, 21 Jul 2023; lmneuquen.com, 25 Jul 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 28, 2001
Place of ResidenceNEUQUEN
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachJorge Garcia
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:31.62 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:38.99 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:15.00 |
| 7 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 30.47 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 30.27 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:38.87 |
| 2 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:40.96 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:32.10 |
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:32.32 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:12.86 |
| 3 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 29.61 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:43.30 |
| 3 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:19.46 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 4:53.94 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:03.19 |
| 4 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 30.24 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:02.53 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:18.86 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:13.37 |
| 6 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 31.88 |
| 8 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:57.17 |
| 8 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:31.36 |
| 9 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:34.32 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:16.23 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:05.48 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 31.57 |
| DSQ | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DSQ |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:40.89 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:32.01 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 29.34 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S8 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:14.03 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:26.73 |
| 3 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 30.50 |
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:56.18 |
| DSQ | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DSQ |
