Biography
Started: He began swimming at age nine. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
Reason: He was recommended to join a sports programme through the Tobias Emanuel Institute in Cali, Colombia. "My parents enrolled me in swimming because I was not doing well at school due to my impairment. I found a lifestyle in swimming." (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024; Instituto Tobias Emanuel YouTube channel, 10 Jun 2019; tobiasemanuel.org, 13 May 2019)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 27, 2005
Place of ResidenceCALI
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachCarlos Andres Amaya Rojas [national, personal], COL
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S14 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:02.65 |
| 2 | 200m Freestyle - S14 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:57.28 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM14 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:19.78 |
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