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Rommel Pacheco

Rommel Pacheco at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics
Personal information
Full name	Rommel Agmed Pacheco Marrufo
Nationality	Mexican
Born	(1986-07-12) 12 July 1986 (age 38) Mérida, Yucatán
Height	1.67 m
Weight	65 kg
Sport
Country	Mexico
Sport	Diving
Event(s)	5 km
Club	3 m, 3 m synchro, 10 m, 10 m synchro
Medal record World Swimming Championships Silver 2017 Budapest Team event Silver 2019 Gwangju 1 m springboard Bronze 2013 Barcelona 3 m synchro Diving World Cup Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro 3 m springboard Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro 3 m synchro Bronze 2018 Wuhan 3 m synchro Pan American Games Gold 2003 St. Domingo 10 m platform Gold 2015 Toronto 3 m springboard Gold 2015 Toronto 3 m synchro Silver 2003 St. Domingo 10 m synchro Silver 2007 Rio 10 m platform Silver 2011 Guadalajara 10 m platform Universiade Gold 2005 İzmir 10 m platform Silver 2005 İzmir Team Silver 2009 Belgrade 10 m platform Silver 2011 Shenzhen 3 m synchro Bronze 2005 İzmir 10 m synchro Bronze 2007 Bangkok 3 m springboard Bronze 2011 Shenzhen 10 m platform Bronze 2011 Shenzhen 10 m synchro Central American and Caribbean Games Silver 2006 Cartagena 1 m springboard Silver 2006 Cartagena 3 m springboard Silver 2010 Mayagüez 10 m platform Bronze 2006 Cartagena 10 m platform

Rommel Agmed Pacheco Marrufo (born July 12, 1986) is a famous Mexican diver. He is also a politician. He won a gold medal in diving at the 2003 Pan American Games. This was for the 10-meter platform event.

Rommel Pacheco has competed in several Olympic Games. He finished 10th in two events at the 2004 Summer Olympics. These events were the 10-meter platform and the 3-meter springboard. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he placed 8th in the 10-meter platform.

Rommel Pacheco's Diving Career

Rommel Pacheco is known for his amazing diving skills. He has won many medals in different competitions. He started diving at a young age and quickly became one of Mexico's top athletes.

Early Achievements in Diving

Rommel Pacheco showed great talent early on. His first big win was a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. This was a major step in his career. He also earned a silver medal at the same games.

Competing in the Olympic Games

Rommel Pacheco has represented Mexico in multiple Olympic Games.

• In 2004, he competed in Athens, Greece. He finished 10th in two diving events.
• In 2008, he competed in Beijing, China. He improved his ranking to 8th place in the 10-meter platform.
• He also competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.

Major Medals and Awards

Rommel Pacheco has won many medals throughout his career.

• World Aquatics Championships: He won silver medals in 2017 and 2019. He also won a bronze medal in 2013.
• Diving World Cup: He earned a gold medal in 2016. He also won bronze medals in 2016 and 2018.
• Pan American Games: He has won three gold medals (2003, 2015, 2015). He also has three silver medals (2003, 2007, 2011).
• Universiade: He won one gold medal (2005). He also has four silver and four bronze medals from these games.
• Central American and Caribbean Games: He won three silver medals and one bronze medal.

Rommel Pacheco's Political Life

After a successful diving career, Rommel Pacheco decided to enter politics. He wanted to help his community and country in a new way.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 2021, Rommel Pacheco was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. This is like being a member of parliament in Mexico. He represents the third district of Yucatán. He was elected as a member of the National Action Party (PAN).

Leading National Sports

In October 2024, Rommel Pacheco was chosen for an important role. President Claudia Sheinbaum appointed him to lead the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (CONADE). This organization helps develop sports and physical activity in Mexico. He replaced Ana Gabriela Guevara in this position.

See also

In Spanish: Rommel Pacheco para niños