Matilde Alcázar

Matilde Estefanía Alcázar Figueroa is a Mexican Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a triple Parapan American Games champion and a World champion, she has also competed at the 2012 and 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Matilde Alcázar
Personal information
Full nameMatilde Estefanía Alcázar Figueroa
Nickname(s)Maty, Mermaid of Mexico City
BornMexico City, Mexico
Sport
Country Mexico
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityCone dystrophy
Strabismus
Disability classS12
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Mexico
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100m freestyle S11
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima400m freestyle S11
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100m backstroke S11
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima100m breaststroke SB11
Bronze medal – third place2019 Lima50m freestyle S11
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 Mexico City100m freestyle S11
Silver medal – second place2017 Mexico City100m breaststroke SB11
Bronze medal – third place2017 Mexico City100m backstroke S11
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira400m freestyle S11

In 2018, Alcázar broke the world record in the women's 100m backstroke S11 which had been held for 34 years. She broke the record at a World Para Swimming World Series in Sao Paulo.[3]

References
  1. "Matilde Alcazar - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 23 June 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Matilde Alcazar, courage and determination (in Spanish)". Gaceta Unam. 22 January 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Matilde Alcazar breaks 34 year old record in World Para-Swimming Series (in Spanish)". Mugs Noticias. 1 May 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.