| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Daniel Islas Arroyo |
| Born | 24 May 1992 Mexico State, Mexico |
| Sport | |
| Country | Mexico |
| Event(s) | 10m, 10m synchro |
Alejandro Daniel Islas Arroyo (born 24 May 1992 in Mexico State, Mexico) is a Mexican diver. He competed in the individual 3 metre springboard at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [1]
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