Daniel Islas Arroyo

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Daniel Islas
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Full nameAlejandro Daniel Islas Arroyo
Born (1992-05-24) 24 May 1992 (age 32)
Mexico State, Mexico
Sport
Country Mexico
Event(s)10m, 10m synchro
Medal record
Summer Universiade
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Kazan Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Kazan 10 m synchro
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Gwangju 3 m springboard

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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References

  1. "London 2012 - Diving - Qualified Athletes". FINA. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012.