Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2022. (wtoc.com, 25 Jan 2024)
Reason: In 2022 he appeared as a contestant on the reality competition television show 'Survivor'. One of the other contestants was US Para sprinter Noelle Lambert, and after Medrano's athleticism on the show impressed Lambert, she suggested that he take up Para athletics. (usparatf.org, 27 Jun 2023)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 20 Jan 2024)
Additional Info: SURVIVOR
In 2022 he appeared as a contestant on the reality competition television show 'Survivor'. His appearance on the show led to him taking up Para athletics after he met US Para sprinter Noelle Lambert during filming. "Being on that show pushed me to say the spirit, the fire is not gone. I want to beat somebody, I want to be the best version of myself." (wtoc.com, 25 Jan 2024; usparatf.org, 27 Jun 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 26, 1997
Place of ResidenceEL PASO, TX
OccupationPersonal Trainer
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 400m - T38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 50.53 |
| 5 | 100m - T38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.13 |
| 5 | 400m - T38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 51.07 |
| 6 | 100m - T38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.32 |
| 7 | Long Jump - T38 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 5.70 |
| 10 | Long Jump - T38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 5.61 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m - T38 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 11.20 |
| 1 | 400m - T38 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 51.14 |
| 3 | 4x100m Universal Relay | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 48.90 |
| 4 | Men's Long Jump T37/38 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 6.01 |
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