Jose Rodolfo Chessani Garcia

Started: He took up the sport at age five in Guanajuato, Mexico. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Reason: His family was involved in sport. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gob.mx, 07 Apr 2024) Additional Info: MOTHER AND COACH His mother Guadalupe Garcia introduced him to athletics and has since served as his coach. "I admit it is a little complicated because having your own mother as a coach means that you're constantly under watch. It's complicated if one day I want to rest or go out with friends. But it's thanks to her that I have achieved all I have. I am very thankful that my coach is my mother." (diariodexalapa.com.mx, 09 Apr 2023)

Sporting Relatives: His brothers Andres and Eduardo have represented Mexico in Para athletics. (masnoticias.mx, 24 Jul 2019; coatzacoalcos.gob.mx, 17 Apr 2019)