Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2007 in Bucaramanga, Colombia. (Athlete, 10 Sep 2019)
Reason: "It was all because of my obsession to walk again. I started swimming and it improved my ability to move. It makes me feel free." (elespectador.com, 19 Aug 2020; Athlete, 10 Sep 2019)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a personal trainer qualification. (Athlete, 10 Sep 2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 31, 1994
Place of ResidenceBUCARAMANGA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachLuis Carlos Calderon [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:46.74 |
| 10 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:03.24 |
| 10 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:01.49 |
| 16 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 42.18 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:47.11 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:47.48 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:19.76 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:52.14 |
| 7 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 41.63 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB5 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:58.44 |
| DNS | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DNS |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB4 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:47.23 |
| 2 | 200m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:54.83 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S5 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:21.57 |
| 3 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:45.17 |
| 3 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:50.84 |
| 4 | 50m Butterfly - S5 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 41.06 |
