Celebrate Mexican athletes making their mark! Mexicanist.com tracks national teams, Olympic contenders, and their international success stories.
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Mexico's Gutierrez/Torres and Canada's Bansley/Bukovec face off for the final Olympic beach volleyball spot in Tlaxcala. Both duos undefeated, battle promises to be epic and rewrite sporting careers.
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Juan Virgen, a national beach volleyball player, overcame a career-threatening knee injury to triumph at the Norceca Tlaxcala 2024 Pre-Olympic Tournament with Ricardo Galindo. Their decisive victory marked Virgen's resilient return to form.
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Canadian volleyball star Sam Schachter surprises with his passion for cooking! Beyond his killer spikes on the court, Sam prepares delicious meals. This well-rounded athlete joins teammate Daniel Dearing to fight for a spot at the Paris Olympics, fueled by both competition and culinary creativity.
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Mexican beach volleyball duo Virgen/Galindo fight their way through tough matches at Tlaxcala 2024 qualifiers. They overcome close calls and strong opponents to reach semifinals, but their Olympic dream is still two wins away.
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José Eduardo Aguado Peña, a 19-year-old sprinter from Nuevo León, won gold and set a record in the 110-meter hurdles at the CONADE 2024 Nationals in Jalisco with a time of 13.77 seconds. This achievement prepares him for the U-20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru.
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Armando Cárdenas, son of a track legend, wins gold at Nationals. Trained by his father, he balances family legacy with his own goals. The newly revamped track sparks memories for his coach and fuels dreams of international competition for Armando.
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Israel Tinajero Álvarez, a middle-distance runner from Jalisco, clinched gold in the U-23 800 meter dash at the CONADE Nationals with a time of 1:48.62. This victory marks a pivotal moment in his career, fueling his Olympic aspirations.
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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.
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Mexico snagged bronze at NORCECA Men's Volleyball Final Four! They battled through tough competition and center back Victor Parra shone as the tournament's 2nd best blocker.
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Mexico's beach volleyball hopefuls, Atenas and Susana (women) and Juan and Ricardo (men), head to Tlaxcala's Pre-Olympic tournament for a shot at Paris 2024 glory. After intense training and a Brazilian bootcamp, they're ready to battle the heat and fierce competition.
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Mexican golfers Abraham Ancer & Carlos Ortiz secured spots for Paris 2024 Olympics! They'll be joined by Gabriela Lopez and Maria Fassi (likely qualifiers) for a full Mexico golf team repeat of Tokyo 2020.
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Mexico's beach volleyball team trains in Brazil for the NORCECA qualifiers. With only 1 Olympic ticket per gender on the line, injured star Juan Virgen fights to return alongside partner Miguel Sarabia. Friendly matches against Brazilian players test their mettle as they chase their Parisian dreams.
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Lorenzo Macías secures silver at the 2024 Carrera Shooting World Cup in China, clocking 10:18.97 minutes. Amidst fierce competition, his triumph marks a prelude to the World Modern Pentathlon Championship, reinforcing Mexico's prowess on the global stage.
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María Carolina Flores García, a 20-year-old cyclist from Ameca, won her second consecutive gold in the women's U-23 time trial at the CONADE 2024 Nationals in Jalisco. A mountain biking specialist, María aims for the 2028 Olympics despite missing Paris 2024.
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Fabián Beyer, a boxer from Nuevo León, secured his second consecutive gold medal at the CONADE 2024 Nationals by defeating Osvaldo Velázquez from Jalisco. Beyer, trained by Nilyon Rodríguez Laffita, aims for a medal at the World Youth Championship in Croatia.
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Tepic, Mexico's Amado Nervo Auditorium defies tradition, hosting the FIVB's Elite 16 beach volleyball tourney indoors on 2 courts. This unique venue with passionate fans and stellar facilities has become a favorite among players and the FIVB.