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Jahir Ocampo
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Jahir Ocampo (right) and Rommel Pacheco at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Full name Jahir Ocampo Marroquín
Born (1990-01-12) 12 January 1990 (age 35)
State of Mexico, Mexico
Height 1.78 m
Weight 80 kg
Sport
Country Mexico
Sport Diving
Medal record
Men's diving
Representing Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
World Championships
Silver 2023 Fukuoka Team
Silver 2024 Doha Team event
Bronze 2013 Barcelona 3 m synchro
Pan American Games
Gold 2015 Toronto 3 m synchro
Silver 2015 Toronto 3 m springboard

Jahir Ocampo Marroquín, born on January 12, 1990, is a talented diver from Mexico. He is known for his amazing skills in springboard diving. Jahir has won several medals in big competitions around the world, making his country proud.

He often competes in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event. This is where two divers perform the exact same dives at the same time. They need to be perfectly in sync!

Jahir Ocampo: Mexico's Diving Star

Jahir Ocampo Marroquín was born in the State of Mexico. He grew up to become a professional diver. Diving is a sport where athletes jump from a springboard or platform into water. They perform acrobatic moves and twists in the air.

Winning Medals for Mexico

Jahir Ocampo has achieved great success in diving. He has won medals at some of the biggest events. These include the World Aquatics Championships and the Pan American Games.

World Championships Success

In 2013, Jahir won his first major medal. He earned a bronze medal at the World Aquatics Championships. This competition was held in Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event. His diving partner was Rommel Pacheco. They worked together to perform amazing dives.

More recently, Jahir has continued his success. He won two silver medals at the World Aquatics Championships.

  • In 2023, he won silver in the team event in Fukuoka, Japan.
  • In 2024, he won another silver in the team event in Doha.

Pan American Games Achievements

Jahir has also shined at the Pan American Games. These games are a big sports event for athletes from the Americas.

  • In 2015, he won a gold medal in Toronto, Canada. This was for the synchronized 3-meter springboard event.
  • At the same games, he also won a silver medal. This was in the individual 3-meter springboard event.

Representing Mexico at the Olympics

Jahir Ocampo has represented Mexico on the world stage. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competing in the Olympics is a huge honor for any athlete. It shows he is among the best divers in the world.

Jahir Ocampo continues to be an important figure in Mexican diving. He inspires many young athletes with his dedication and achievements.

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