Overview and Achievements
Mexico concluded its participation in the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships, held in Singapur from September 21 to 27, securing the 20th position on the medal table. The Mexican delegation earned a total of seven medals, including one gold, one silver, and five bronze.
Mexico was the third-best Latin American country, trailing behind Brazil and Colombia. The nation’s medal haul consisted of:
- Gold: Arnulfo Castorena in the 50 meters breaststroke SB2 category
- Silver: Jesús Gutiérrez in the 200 meters individual medley SM6
- Bronze: Ángel Camacho in the 100 meters freestyle S4
- Bronze: Ángel Camacho in the 150 meters individual medley SM4
- Bronze: Fabiola Ramírez in the 200 meters freestyle S2
- Bronze: Patricia Valle in the 200 meters freestyle S3
- Bronze: Jesús Gutiérrez in the 100 meters breaststroke SB6
Breaking Records and Highlighting Athletes
Besides the medals, Mexico shone at the Singapore event by setting two new American continental records. Fabiola Ramírez achieved a time of 5:12.66 in the 200 meters freestyle S2, while Jesús Gutiérrez clocked 2:37.06 in the 200 meters individual medley SM6.
Arnulfo Castorena, a seasoned para-swimmer with seven medals from Sídney 2000 to París 2024, solidified his position as the world’s top athlete in the 50 meters breaststroke SB2 category with his gold medal.
Participation and Context
More than 600 athletes from 60 countries participated in this World Para Swimming-recognized event, which was held for the first time in Asia. Mexico had an equal gender representation with 11 male and 11 female athletes, including all medalists.
The decimonth edition of the Para Swimming World Championships, held biennially, aims to prepare swimmers aspiring for their nation’s qualification in upcoming Paralympic Games.
Medal Table Highlights
Italy topped the medal table with 46 awards, including 18 golds, 17 silvers, and 11 bronzes. The United States secured second place with 18 golds, six silvers, and 11 bronzes. China followed closely with 17 golds, nine silvers, and seven bronzes.
Brazil, the best Latin American representative, ranked sixth with 13 golds, 16 silvers, and 10 bronzes. Colombia finished 15th with three golds, five silvers, and four bronzes.
Mexico occupied the 18th position, surpassing countries like Argentina, Switzerland, and the host nation Singapur. However, Mexico’s performance dipped compared to 2023’s edition in Manchester, England, where they earned 13 medals (1 gold, 6 silver, and 6 bronze) but still fell short of the top 20.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Where and when did the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships take place? A: The event was held in Singapur from September 21 to 27, 2025.
- Q: How many medals did Mexico win at the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships? A: Mexico secured a total of seven medals (1 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze).
- Q: Which Mexican athletes achieved records at the championships? A: Fabiola Ramírez set a new American continental record in the 200 meters freestyle S2, and Jesús Gutiérrez broke another record in the 200 meters individual medley SM6.
- Q: How did Mexico’s performance compare to previous editions? A: Although Mexico earned more medals in 2025 compared to 2023, their ranking improved from 21st to 18th. However, they still lagged behind Latin American rivals Brazil and Colombia.
