Mexico has announced their roster of 19 for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, three more than the 16 that represented them in London four years ago.
“This is going to be my second Paralympic Games, I am meeting my objectives and believe can perform good in Rio,” said triple Parapan American champion Luis Armando Andrade. “I will try to reach the podium in the 100m butterfly S8.”
The team consists of seven Paralympic medallists: Juan Ignacio Reyes, Patricia Valle, Nely Miranda, Gustavo Sánchez, Arnulfo Castorena, Doramitzi González and Pedro Rangel.
Juan Ignacio Reyes is the most decorated, having won five Paralympic titles. Now 35 years-old, Ignacio Reyes won his first medals all the way back in Sydney 16 years ago.
“I feel happy and proud to represent my country at Rio 2016,” said Patricia Valle, who will compete this year at her fifth successive Paralympic Games.
“I want to climb onto the first step of the podium again. Besides, thanks to my experience I will be able to help the younger swimmers to get better prepared for the Games.”
Find the release on the Paralympic website here.
Full Mexican Paralympic Roster:
Men (10)
Juan Ignacio Reyes Gonzalez
Gustavo Ramon Sanchez Martinez
Edgar Hugo Pineda Castro
Jesus Hernandez
Jose Arnulfo Castorena Velez
Pedro Rangel Haro
Diego Lopez Diaz
Cristopher Gregorio Tronco Sanchez
Luis Armando Andrade Guillen
Raul Alberto Martinez Valdes
Women (9)
Nely Edith Miranda Herrera
Patricia Valle Benitez
Stefanny Rubi Cristino Zapata
Vianney Marlen Trejo Delgadillo
Valeria Monserrat Lopez Gomez
Doramitzi Gonzalez Hernandez
Haidee Viviana Aceves Perez
Maria de Jesus Delgadillo Monsivais
Fabiola Ramirez Martinez
