Haidee Aceves: My second medal is the cherry on the cake

Haidee Aceves: My second medal is the cherry on the cake

Haidee Aceves was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disability that prevents her from freely moving her arms and legs, as well as bending them. As a child, she had to learn to take care of herself in a world that was cruel to her situation. At the age of seven, she dived into a … Read more

Haidee Aceves wins first medal for Mexico in Paralympics

Haidee Aceves wins first medal for Mexico in Paralympics

The Mexican delegation won its first medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, after Haidee Viviana Aceves won silver in the 100-meter backstroke S2 ​​of paraswimming. After a spectacular finish in the final held at the Aquatic Centre in Paris, the athlete from the tricolor finished the race in second place with a time of … Read more

This silver medal tastes like gold, says para swimmer Haidee Aceves

This silver medal tastes like gold, says para swimmer Haidee Aceves

Para-swimmer Haidee Aceves yesterday won the first medal for the Mexican delegation at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games after winning the silver medal in the 100-meter backstroke S2 ​​category. After a spectacular finish in the final, held at La Défense Arena, the tricolor finished the race in second place with a time of 2:21.79 minutes, … Read more