Biography
Started: He began competing in 2016 in Acapulco, Mexico. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2017)
Reason: He took up the sport as part of his rehabilitation therapy. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2017)
Awards: In 2022 he received the Sports Award for Sporting Career of the city of Irapuato, Mexico. (elsoldeirapuato.com.mx, 09 Dec 2022)
In 2020 he received the Guanajuato State Sports Award in the Para sports category in Mexico. (boletines.guanajuato.gob.mx, 30 Nov 2020)
Sporting Relatives: His younger brother Juan Jose represented Mexico in swimming at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. His other younger brother Jesus Alberto has competed in Para swimming at national youth level in Mexico. (SportsDeskOnline, 12 May 2022; elsoldeleon.com.mx, 15 Aug 2017; codegto.gob.mx, 22 Oct 2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 13, 2000
Place of ResidenceIRAPUATO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachRaul Alejandro Cuevas [club, national], MEX
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:28.62 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:56.50 |
| 15 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:13.41 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:23.46 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:29.21 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:29.53 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:54.48 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:53.17 |
| 6 | 4x50m Medley Relay - 20 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:54.47 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 32.62 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:24.48 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 32.75 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:13.63 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:31.61 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:28.33 |
| 11 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:41.75 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:02.38 |
| 12 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 33.61 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:36.58 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:38.28 |
| 13 | 50m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 32.90 |
| 14 | 50m Butterfly - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 39.23 |
| 15 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:12.11 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:34.56 |
| 4 | 200m Individual Medley - SM6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 2:52.49 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 5:29.32 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:24.06 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:11.89 |
| 9 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | DSQ |
