Paris 2024

Azcárraga Carries the Weight of Mexican Equestrian Hopes

Andrés Azcárraga Rivera Torres qualified for the individual equestrian jumping final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a flawless performance. His teammates, unfortunately, didn't make the cut. Azcárraga now faces tough competition but carries the hopes of Mexico on his shoulders.

Mexicanist

Aug 5, 2024 — 2 min read

Andrés Azcárraga will compete in the individual equestrian jumping final at Paris 2024. Credit: CONADE

The Mexican duo Andrés Azcárraga Rivera Torres (Contendros 2) qualified for the individual equestrian jumping final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after placing 18th out of 30 who advanced in the general classification with a course without penalties and a time of 77.21 seconds.

For his part, Eugenio Garza Pérez (Contago) was eliminated after placing 40th with four penalties and a time of 77.02 seconds, while Federico Fernández Senderos (Romeo) finished 49th with eight penalties and 76.58 seconds.

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