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José Arnulfo Castorena Vélez (born 27 May 1978) is a Mexican Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a three-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
- ^ "Arnulfo Castorena - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 29 March 2021.[dead link]
- ^ "Gana México Cuatro Medallas en Juegos Paralímpicos de Sydney 2000" (PDF). Diario de Colima (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ "Castorena, the tireless (in Spanish)". El Diario. 23 September 2017.
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