Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 11. He began training seriously in 2006. (coldeportes.gov.co, 2012; elcolombiano.com, 28 Dec 2011)
Reason: One of his friends encouraged him to take up the sport. (coldeportes.gov.co, 2012; elcolombiano.com, 28 Dec 2011)
Additional Info: FROM COLOMBIA TO CANADA
In 2001 he and his mother moved to Toronto, ON, Canada, hoping to find a better life and improved treatment for his condition. He returned to Colombia in 2006 as he was homesick. (elcolombiano.com, 28 Dec 2011)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He studied massage therapy at the Jaime Isaza Cadavid Colombian Polytechnic in Medellin. (Facebook profile, 14 May 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 1, 1984
OccupationAthlete, Massage Therapist
EducationInternational Business - EAFIT University, Medellin, COL
Languages SpokenSpanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:10.56 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:08.40 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:14.61 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:11.71 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02.42 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:02.75 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.37 |
| 9 | Men's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:27.07 |
| 10 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 25.80 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 56.78 |
| 13 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.62 |
| 14 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:02.50 |
| 15 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 25.99 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:13.86 |
| 5 | Men's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 26.44 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.02 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 57.64 |
| 10 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:10.84 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:14.06 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:02.36 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 56.94 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:27.62 |
| 2 | 4 x 100m Medley Relay 49 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 5:11.83 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:09.17 |
| 3 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 4:34.52 |
