Gustavo Ramon Sanchez Martinez

Started: He began swimming at age seven at the National Autonomous University of Mexico [UNAM] swimming pool in Mexico City, Mexico. (Athlete, 21 Aug 2021, 26 Aug 2012) Reason: He took up the sport as part of his rehabilitation. (Athlete, 21 Aug 2021) Awards: He was presented with the 2012 National Sport Award by the Mexican National Paralympic Committee. (paralympic.org, 07 Dec 2012) In 2009 he received the Luchador Olmeca [Olmec Wrestler] Award from the Mexican Sports Confederation [CODEME]. (Facebook page, 28 Jun 2019; codeme.com.mx, 05 Nov 2015) Additional Info: FILM A documentary of his life was shown at the 2014 Monterrey International Film Festival in Mexico. Directed by Eduardo Lucatero, the film featured his training and family life in the lead-up to the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. "I'm glad my life and sporting career has come to the movies because it shows people that everything I have achieved is the result of hard work. Achieving success requires dedication and commitment in what you do." (unam.mx, 30 Jul 2014) BOOK His mother, a university teacher, wrote a book about his life called 'To live without limits: the story of Gus'. (excelsior.com.mx, 20 Oct 2015)