“Mexican Athletes Shine at Paris 2024 Olympics!”

The Paris 2024 Olympics have come to a close, and 16 Mexican athletes are returning home after giving their all in the competition. These athletes proudly represented Mexico, demonstrating their dedication and effort in each discipline. Before the games, they received the flag from Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez, who pledged the state's support for their athletic endeavors. This support was facilitated through the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SECTI) and its General Directorate of Physical Culture and Sports (DGCUFIDE), both crucial to the athletes' development and success.

Emiliano Hernández Uscanga was a standout performer, securing fourth place in the men's individual modern pentathlon. After scoring 1,508 points in the semifinals, he advanced to the final, where he excelled in the riding, fencing, and swimming events. Despite starting the shooting-race in 11th place, he delivered one of his best performances. He set an Olympic record in the discipline and received the "John Holland" Award for being the best competitor in America.

In the same discipline, Mayan Oliver Lara and Duilio Jared Carrillo González also made it to the semifinals, with Lara scoring 1,386 points and González 1,453. Lara was also awarded the "John Holland" Award as the best female competitor in America.

In race walking, Ever Jair Palma and a representative from Queretaro finished fifth with a time of 2:52:38. This event was particularly challenging and made its debut in the official calendar for this Olympic edition.

The artistic swimming team, including Luisa Samantha Jailib Rodríguez Rubio, Jessica Sobrino Mizrahi, Itzamary González Cuéllar, Marla Fernanda Arellano Germes, and Joana Betzabé Jiménez García, achieved a respectable seventh place in the team competition, scoring a total of 853.7932 points. This marked the return of the Mexican team to the Olympics after an absence since 1996.

Noel Alí Chama Almazán completed the 20 km walk in 1:20:19, ranking 13th in a tough competition and emerging as the best national walker.

In her Olympic debut, Mariana Aguilar Chávez Peón placed 13th in the windsurfing event, despite some races being delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions.

In swimming, Miguel Alejandro de Lara Ojeda faced a challenging competition. He was disqualified in the 100-meter breaststroke but recovered in the 200-meter event, reaching the semifinal with a time of 2:11.28.

Andrés Iga César also competed in swimming, achieving a 20th place in the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:48.38, and a 32nd place in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 49.28.