Biography
Started: He began playing boccia in 2021 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. (argentina.gob.ar, 23 Feb 2024)
Reason: He was introduced to boccia coach Cristian Rosado in 2021 at a rehabilitation centre following his spinal cord injury. He had come to the attention of the national coaching staff after they watched an online video that featured Romero taking part in a bowling activity. "I got hooked very quickly and before I knew it I was already competing." (argentina.gob.ar, 23 Feb 2024; paradeportes.com, 23 Feb 2024)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (argentina.gob.ar, 23 Feb 2024)
Awards: In 2023 he received the Sea Wolf Award as Best Para Sportsman of the Year in Mar del Plata, Argentina. (lu9mardelplata.com.ar, 12 Dec 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 20, 1998
Place of ResidenceMAR DEL PLATA
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationLaw
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachCristian Rosado [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 8 | Pairs - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 22 | Individual - BC3 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Pairs - BC3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 2 | Individual - BC3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
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