Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – For the first time in its history, the Mexican Olympic team will send more women than men to the Games. This historic milestone was confirmed by the places secured by female athletes for the Paris 2024 Games. The delegation, consisting of 109 athletes, will include 63 female and 46 male athletes. Leading the delegation will be María José Alcalá, the president of the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM), and Ana Gabriela Guevara, the director of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Conade).
Moreover, another historic moment for Mexico will occur at the Paris Games: the debut of a rhythmic gymnastics team. The team, composed of Julia Gutiérrez, Ana Flores, Kimberly Salazar, Adirem Tejeda, and Dalia Alcocer, will mark the first time Mexico competes in this discipline at the Olympics.
The number of Mexican women competing in Paris 2024 has surpassed the figures from Tokyo 2020. At the Tokyo Games, 77 women and 85 men represented Mexico, making up 48 percent of the 162 athletes.
Despite women not being the majority in past athlete counts for Mexico, they have delivered some of the most significant and memorable results. Who can forget Soraya Jiménez’s gold medal in weightlifting at the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Her victory broke a 16-year gold medal drought for Mexico, following the successes of Ernesto Canto and Raúl González in Los Angeles 1984. Jiménez’s triumph in the 58-kilogram weightlifting category was a moment of national pride and a testament to the strength and skill of Mexican women athletes.
The excellence of Mexican women athletes has continued over the years. María del Rosario Espinoza’s gold medal in taekwondo (+67kg) at the Beijing 2008 Olympics is a notable example. Her nerve-wracking final against Norway’s Nina Solheim remains a highlight in Mexico’s Olympic history. Similarly, Ana Gabriela Guevara’s iconic silver medal in the 400 meters at the Athens 2004 Olympics is a moment etched in the collective memory of Mexican sports enthusiasts.
Throughout its Olympic history, Mexico has won a total of 73 official medals, comprising 13 gold, 24 silver, and 36 bronze. Among these, 19 medals have been won by Mexican women, with some athletes achieving multiple podium finishes across different Olympic Games.
The achievements of Mexican women in the Olympics reflect their dedication, skill, and resilience. As the country prepares to send its largest female contingent to the Paris 2024 Games, there is a palpable sense of anticipation and pride. This historic milestone not only highlights the progress of women’s sports in Mexico but also inspires future generations of female athletes to strive for excellence on the world stage.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - For the first time in its history, the Mexican Olympic team will send more women than men to the Games. This historic milestone was confirmed by the places secured by female athletes for the Paris 2024 Games. The delegation, consisting of 109 athletes, will include 63 female and 46 male athletes. Leading the delegation will be María José Alcalá, the president of the Mexican Olympic Committee (COM), and Ana Gabriela Guevara, the director of the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sport (Conade).