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Rommel Pacheco
2018-10-16 Victory ceremony (Diving Boys 10m platform) at 2018 Summer Youth Olympics by Sandro Halank–109.jpg
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

Learn more about Rommel Pacheco in Spanish. In Spanish: Rommel Pacheco para niños

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