Paris 2024
López Leads the Way for Mexico in Olympic Golf Debut
Mexican women golfers make their Olympic debut in Paris. Gabriela López shines with an impressive first round, placing third overall. María Fassi struggles but remains determined.
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Paris 2024
González Vows to Conquer Olympic Podium After Near-Miss
Alegna González and Ever Palma represented Mexico in the inaugural Olympic mixed relay marathon. Despite a fifth-place finish, González is determined to win an Olympic medal, aiming for gold in Los Angeles 2028.
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Briones and Alanís Secure Spots in Kayak Semifinals
Mexican canoeists Beatriz Briones and Karina Alanís qualify for the individual 500m kayak semifinals at Paris 2024 after strong performances in the quarterfinals. Both athletes aim to reach the A final and compete in the K2-500m semifinals before.
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Mexican Boxer Marco Verde to Fight for Olympic Gold
Mexican boxer Marco Verde advances to the Olympic boxing final in the 71 kg category, securing Mexico's first medal in the event since 1984. He faces Uzbekistan in the gold medal match.
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Mexican Divers Conclude Paris Olympics with Mixed Results
Gabriela Agúndez and Alejandra Orozco conclude their Olympic journey. Agúndez finishes fifth in individual platform, showing potential for future success. Orozco, a two-time Olympic medalist, retires after a decorated career, leaving a lasting impact on Mexican diving.
Paris 2024
Mexican Taekwondo Athlete Ready for Olympic Debut
Mexican taekwondo athlete Daniela Souza Naranjo will debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics this Wednesday. After years of dedication, she aims for gold, overcoming past challenges and inspired by her 2022 World Championship victory.
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Mexican Canoeists Paddle Their Way to Semifinals
Mexican canoeing duo Alanís and Briones secured their spot in the women's 500m kayak semifinals with a strong third-place finish in the quarterfinals. They'll compete for a final spot on Friday.
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Mexican Diver Olvera Qualifies for 3m Springboard Semifinals
Mexico's Osmar Olvera advanced to the 3m springboard semifinals at Paris 2024, finishing 5th in the preliminaries. His teammate Kevin Muñoz was 19th, missing the cut but securing a reserve spot. Olvera, a recent Olympic silver medalist, aims for the final.
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Boxer Marco Verde Brings Home a Medal for Mexico
Mexican boxer Marco Verde secures Olympic boxing medal after an eight-year drought for his country. Defeats Indian opponent in quarterfinals, faces British boxer in semifinals for a gold medal chance. The coach praises Verde's skills and resilience.
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Mexican Divers Orozco and Agúndez Dive into Olympic Final
Mexican divers Alejandra Orozco and Gabriela Agúndez qualified for the women's platform diving final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Orozco placed fifth, while Agúndez finished ninth in the semifinals. Both athletes overcame challenges to secure their spots in the final round.
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Mexico's Cycling Women Shine Despite Olympic Near-Miss
Mexico's women's speed cycling team made history at Paris 2024, clinching fifth place and breaking national records. Their performance marks a turning point for Mexican cycling.
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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.
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.
Paris 2024
Mexican Taekwondo Athletes Know Their Olympic Opponents
Mexican taekwondo stars Daniela Souza and Carlos Sansores will compete in the round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Souza faces Tunisia's Dhahri on Aug. 7 in the -49 kg category, while Sansores fights Guinea-Bissau's Gomis on Aug. 10 in the +80 kg division.
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Mexican Sprinter Morán Books Spot in 400m Semifinals
Paola Morán qualified for the 400m semifinals at Paris 2024 with a strong finish. Despite a slow start, she overtook Chile's Weil to secure third place. Mexico's sprinter will compete in the semifinals on August 7th and aims for the final on August 9th.
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Mexico Medal Haul Above Expectations at Paris Olympics
Mexico shines at Paris Olympics, surpassing medal count from Tokyo. Archery, judo, diving, and boxing deliver historic wins. Athletes like Valencia, Awiti, Olvera, and Verde lead the charge.