Key Athletes Propel Mexico to International Success
Mexico is set to close out 2025 in the top 5 of at least four sports rankings: marching, cycling, archery, and flag football. This achievement is largely due to the individual merits of athletes like Alegna González, Isaac Del Toro, and Andrea Becerra, as well as the team’s performance in flag football.
Alegna González: Marching Excellence
Alegna González, a marcher from Chihuahua, has been instrumental in Mexico’s success. She secured the second position in the 20 km march ranking with 1,322 points, just behind Spanish athlete María Pérez who scored 1,359. González’s accomplishments include a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and a top-5 finish in marathon relay at the 2024 Olympics.
Andrea Becerra: Archery Dominance
Andrea Becerra, hailing from Guadalajara, leads the world ranking in women’s compound archery with 378 points. She has triumphed in the first stage of the World Cup in the USA, the archery world championship in South Korea, and the World Games in China. Becerra’s exceptional year has earned her the National Sports Award in the non-professional category, shared with González, Osmar Olvera (cliff diving), and Uziel Muñoz (shot put).
Isaac Del Toro: Cycling Rise
Isaac Del Toro, a cyclist from Baja California, has made significant strides in road cycling. Ranked third by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) with 5,664 points, he trails only Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar (11,680) and Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard (5,944.14). Del Toro, a UAE Team Emirates professional since 2023, has secured 18 victories and finished in the top 3 in 28 races, including being second overall in the Giro d’Italia.
Team Success in Flag Football
Mexico’s flag football teams have also shone, with the women’s absolute team reaching the top of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) rankings for the first time. Their gold medals at the World Games in China and the Continental Championship in Panama contributed to their position. The men’s absolute team secured third place, trailing behind the USA and Austria.
Other Notable Team Performances
Mexico’s under-17 female soccer team and absolute baseball teams (male and female) have also made noteworthy progress. The under-17 soccer team secured third place in the World Cup in Morocco, their best result since a silver medal in 2018. Mexico ranks sixth in both male and female world baseball rankings.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the key Mexican athletes driving success in international sports rankings? Alegna González (marching), Andrea Becerra (archery), and Isaac Del Toro (cycling) are the standout athletes.
- What achievements have these athletes accomplished in 2025? González secured second place in the 20 km march ranking and a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships. Becerra leads the world compound archery ranking and won multiple international tournaments. Del Toro has 18 victories and numerous top-3 finishes in professional cycling races.
- How have Mexico’s flag football teams performed in 2025? The women’s absolute team reached the top of IFAF rankings, while the men’s absolute team secured third place.
- What are some other notable team performances in 2025? Mexico’s under-17 female soccer team finished third in the World Cup, and both absolute male and female baseball teams rank sixth internationally.
