Oceanman 2026 world championship Metepec swimmers, Digi Mart USA News (Miches, El Seibo Province, Dominican Republic): Five swimmers from Metepec will represent Mexico at the world final of the Oceanman 2026 Championship, scheduled from November 9 to 15 in Miches, El Seibo Province, Dominican Republic. The Mexico State athletes aim to place among the top 10 in their respective categories and disciplines.
The open water competition will bring together thousands of participants from more than 95 countries, including the Metepec team members, who qualified through various international events.
Christian Fontana, coach of the Mexican and Mexico State delegation, explained that the five representatives earned their places at the world championship in different competitions. He said two members qualified in Peru in March, while three others secured their spots in Cozumel in August.
The team will compete in two distances: three swimmers will take part in the two-kilometer race, and two more will swim the five-kilometer course.
The coach said the delegation’s goal is to secure a place among the top 10 in each category and gender. “The idea is to reach the top 10 places in each category and gender.
That is our challenge,” he said.
Laura Meneses expressed pride in representing Metepec and Mexico in an international competition. She also said her participation offers an opportunity to inspire others to believe in their abilities.
“I am very proud to represent Metepec and Mexico at a world championship. It makes me very happy because I want to inspire people to believe in themselves,” she said.
Meneses recalled that she has practiced the sport since age six and that her first open water experience took place in Acapulco. She added that overcoming fears and trusting oneself are fundamental parts of her athletic career.
The five team members will travel to the Dominican Republic to show the results of their preparation, discipline and effort at one of the international open water competitions.
