Alfonso Mestre

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Alfonso Mestre
Personal information
Born (2001-09-24) 24 September 2001 (age 22)
Caracas, Venezuela
Sport
CountryFlag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
SportSwimming
College team University of Florida
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Santiago 400 m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Santiago 800 m freestyle
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Santiago 1500 m freestyle
South American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Asuncion 200m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2022 Asuncion400m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2022 Asuncion800m freestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2022 Asuncion4x100m freestyle relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 Asuncion1500m freestyle
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 Asuncion4x200m freestyle relay

Alfonso Mestre (born 24 September 2001) is a Venezuelan swimmer. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics. [1] He swam collegiately at the University of Florida. [2]

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References

  1. "Swimming - MESTRE Alfonso". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. "UF Swimming & Diving: Alfonso Mestre Qualifies For The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games". 24 June 2021.