### Arnulfo Castorena Secures Second Gold Medal for Mexico at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
José Arnulfo Castorena has once again brought pride to Mexico by winning the gold medal in the 50-meter breaststroke SB2 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With an impressive time of 59.41 seconds, he has successfully defended his title from the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
At 46 years old, the Guadalajara native continues to prove his dominance in this swimming category. He has previously won gold medals in Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004, Tokyo in 2020, and now in Paris.
“We have worked extremely hard to achieve this. There are times when my arm doesn’t respond as it should, but today we stayed focused and overcame the pain and effort. We knew we had to win this medal despite the challenges,” said Castorena.
To secure top-notch preparation, Castorena relocated from his hometown in Guadalajara to Mexico City, a move that has evidently paid off. “Leaving my family behind is a huge sacrifice. As a father, it’s hard to be away from my children, but this sacrifice is for them, and the reward is here,” he added.
This victory marks Mexico’s second gold medal at the Paris Paralympic Games, following Gloria Zarza’s gold in shot put. Overall, the Mexican delegation has achieved significant success with two golds, three silvers, and five bronze medals.
### Additional News on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
**Brazilian Swimmer Makes History**
Brazilian athlete Gabriel Bandeira has made headlines by clinching gold in the men’s 100-meter butterfly S14 event, setting a new world record with a time of 50.87 seconds. This victory not only brings glory to Brazil but also highlights Bandeira’s incredible talent and dedication to the sport.
**Team USA Achieves Milestone**
The United States Paralympic team has reached a significant milestone by securing their 1000th gold medal in Paralympic history. This achievement came via swimmer Jessica Long’s outstanding performance in the women’s 200-meter individual medley SM8. Long, a veteran in the sport, continues to be an inspiration for many aspiring athletes.
**New Wheelchair Racing Records Set**
Wheelchair racers from around the world have been breaking records at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Notable among them is Switzerland’s Marcel Hug, who shattered the previous world record in the men’s T54 marathon with a time of 1:17:47. His performance reaffirms his position as one of the greatest wheelchair racers of all time.
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