Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age seven. (radiomundial.com.ve, 16 Mar 2017)
Reason: He began swimming for health reasons, and his swimming teacher suggested that he start competing. "Back in the day, I didn't mean for anything to be on a competitive level, I just wanted to do it for my health." (reuters.com, 29 Jul 2021; Facebook profile, 30 Jun 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Awateros Podcast YouTube channel, 20 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 25, 2000
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationJournalism - Andres Bello Catholic University [UCAB], Venezuela
Languages SpokenSpanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 11 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DNS |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 5 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:42.27 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S3 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 1:15.87 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 8 | 50m Breaststroke - SB2 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:44.06 |
