ALEJANDRA OROZCO CHOSEN AS MEMBER OF TEAM PANAM SPORTS FOR SANTIAGO 2023

Share

Mexico’s star in diving and two-time Olympic medalist Alejandra Orozco will represent all of the Americas at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games as a member of the new Team Panam Sports. 

Orozco is joined by Rebeca Andrade (BRA), Maggie Mac Neil (CAN), Daniel Dhers (VEN), Anderson Peters (GRN), Agustina Albertario (ARG), Mijain Lopez (CUB), Marileidy Paulino (DOM), Angelo Caro (PER) and the duo of Marco and Esteban Grimalt (CHI) as the newest athlete ambassadors of Panam Sports.

SANTIAGO, CHILE (July 6, 2023) — Panam Sports is proud to announce the 11 new members of Team Panam Sports that will inspire millions this October at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. 

These exceptional athletes are champions and medalists at the biggest sports events in the world, from the Olympic and Pan American Games to World Championships. They are world-renowned for their determination, skill and incredible performances. 

The 2023 edition of Team Panam Sports is led by Alejandra Orozco (Diving – Mexico), Rebeca Andrade (Artistic Gymnastics – Brazil), Maggie Mac Neil (Swimming – Canada), Daniel Dhers (BMX Freestyle – Venezuela), Mijain Lopez (Wrestling – Cuba), Anderson Peters (Athletics – Grenada), Agustina Albertario (Hockey – Argentina), Marileidy Paulino (Athletics – Dominican Republic), Angelo Caro (Skateboarding – Peru) and the duo of Marco and Esteban Grimalt (Beach Volleyball – Chile).

Mexico’s Alejandra Orozco is already a veteran of the world’s most important sporting events, winning her first Olympic medal at just 15 years old. The 26-year-old diver aims to win her fourth career medal at the Pan Am Games in Santiago and her first gold on Americas’ biggest stage.

Orozco won her second Olympic medal at Tokyo 2020, a bronze in the 10m synchronized event. This October’s Pan Am Games will be Alejandra’s first stop on her journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics and a potential third Olympic medal, with diving at Santiago 2023 offering direct qualification to the Games in France.

“The truth is it’s an honor that they made me part of this team with these talented athletes and people and that they’ve given me the opportunity to represent my country while recognizing my history and my trajectory. It makes me very proud and I am very grateful. I am sure that the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games will be unique and unforgettable,” Alejandra Orozco tells Panam Sports.

These 11 superstars who have combined for 15 Olympic, 41 world championship and 14 Pan American Games medals will compete at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games not only for their countries but for all of the Americas as ambassadors of Team Panam Sports. They will show millions that sport lives in all of us as they strive to achieve greatness and demonstrate that anyone can become a champion. 

Mexico cannot wait to watch Alejandra Orozco, the members Team Panam Sports and many more of the world’s best athletes compete in the Chilean capital this October at Santiago 2023. 

Don’t miss the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games from October 20 to November 5. Watch the Games live on Panam Sports Channel or your local broadcaster.

Team Panam Sports invites all of the Americas to free your inner athlete, because Sport Lives in You.