López and Carballo Strike Silver at World Cup in Poznan

Mexican rowers Alexis López and Miguel Carballo snag silver at World Rowing Cup in Poland! It's a historic moment for the duo as they gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This medal adds to their achievements, including a Pan Am gold and World Championship qualification for Paris.

López and Carballo Strike Silver at World Cup in Poznan
Mexican Rowing Duo Oars to Silver at World Cup! (Mexico's Alexis López and Miguel Carballo celebrate their silver medal win at the World Rowing Cup in Poland). Credit: CONADE

They say good things come in twos, and for Mexican rowing, that adage has never rung truer. In the heart of Poznań, Poland, the dynamic duo of Alexis López and Miguel Carballo propelled their names into rowing history, securing a well-deserved silver medal at the World Rowing Cup III.

This wasn't just any podium finish, though. It was a culmination of relentless dedication, strategic finesse, and a dash of that undeniable Mexican magic. López and Carballo sliced through the waters with a time of 6:36.15 minutes, putting on a display of pure athletic prowess. While the French team ultimately claimed gold (hearty congratulations to Hugo Beurey and Ferdinand Ludwig!), the silver shimmered brightly for Mexico.