Mexican diver Alejandra Orozco, 27, has officially announced her retirement from competitive diving following her participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Orozco, a two-time Olympic medalist, concluded her illustrious career with an eighth-place finish in the women’s 10m platform event, scoring 320.60 points.Reflecting on her 20-year journey in the sport, Orozco expressed contentment with her decision, stating, ‘I feel calm with the decision, it was a very long process… I learned to be very resilient, to get back up, every time I got on the platform, I tried, I think many people were with me always’. Her Olympic career, which began at the 2012 London Games where she won a silver medal, spanned four Olympic cycles.The Mexican Olympic Committee bid farewell to Orozco, describing her as ‘a pillar in Mexican diving, inspiring generations with her passion and dedication’. Despite not securing a medal in her final Olympics, Orozco’s career achievements include two Olympic medals in the synchronized 10m platform event – a silver from London 2012 and a bronze from Tokyo 2020.Orozco’s teammate, Gabriela Agúndez, finished fifth in the same event with 350.40 points. The gold medal was claimed by China’s Quan Hongchan with a dominant score of 425.60 points, followed by her compatriot Chen Yuxi taking silver, and North Korea’s Kim Mi Rae securing bronze.Looking ahead, Orozco plans to take a break and enjoy time with her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy as one of the most successful divers in Mexican history, having been one of only five Mexican women to win Olympic medals in diving.
Key points
- Alejandra Orozco, 27, announces retirement from competitive diving after Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Orozco finished eighth in the women’s 10m platform event with 320.
- The Mexican Olympic Committee praised Orozco as a pillar in Mexican diving, inspiring generations.
- Orozco’s career includes two Olympic medals: silver in London 2012 and bronze in Tokyo 2020.
60 points in her final Olympic performance.
