José Arnulfo Castorena Vélez (born 27 May 1978) is a Mexican Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a four-time Paralympic champion, five-time Parapan American Games champion and a seven-time World champion.[1][2]

Personal life

Castorena was born with underdeveloped legs and a missing left arm. He had a difficult upbringing when his mother died after giving birth to him, his father abandoned him and his grandmother looked after him until she died when Castorena was of a young age.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Arnulfo Castorena - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 29 March 2021.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Gana México Cuatro Medallas en Juegos Paralímpicos de Sydney 2000" (PDF). Diario de Colima (in Spanish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Castorena, the tireless (in Spanish)". El Diario. 23 September 2017.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnulfo_Castorena
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