Paris 2024

Mexican Artistic Swimmers Grace the Olympic Stage

Mexico's artistic swimming team returns to the Olympics after 28 years, achieving an eighth place in the technical routine with a score of 243.4491 points. Despite the challenging competition, the team, led by coaches Adriana Loftus and Ofelia Pedrero, showcased their talent and determination.

Mexicanist

Aug 5, 2024 — 2 min read

For the first time in 28 years, the Mexican artistic swimming team performed at the Olympic Games in the team event, technical routine. Credit: CONADE

It took 28 years for the national artistic swimming team to return to the Olympic stages in the team modality, after performing in the technical routine at Paris 2024. Mexico achieved a score of 243.4491 points to temporarily place eighth overall.

The group, made up of Regina Alférez, Fernanda Arellano, Nuria Diosdado, Itzamary González, Joana Jiménez, Samantha Rodríguez, Jessica Sobrino and Pamela Toscano, led by coaches Adriana Loftus and Ofelia Pedrero, made their appearance at the Paris 2024 Aquatics Center, with the routine called “Queen”, in which they performed their elements to the rhythm of Don't Stop Me Now, by the British rock group Queen.

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