María José Alcalá

María José Alcalá Izguerra (born 24 December 1971) is a Mexican former diver. She competed at the 1988, 1992, 1996 and the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1] In 2021, she became the first female President of the Mexican Olympic Committee.[2][3]

María José Alcalá
Personal information
NationalityMexican
Born (1971-12-24) 24 December 1971
Mexico City, Mexico
Sport
SportDiving
Medal record
Women's diving
Representing  Mexico
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1995 Fukuoka 3 m springboard
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Sicily3 m springboard

In March 2023, she officially announced Mexico's interest in organizing the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. [4]

References
  1. "María José Alcalá". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. "María José Alcalá elected first female President of Mexican Olympic Committee". Association of National Olympic Committees. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  3. "José Alcalá elected as first female President of Mexican Olympic Committee". Inside the Games. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  4. "Mexico Presents Formal Proposal To Organize 2036 Olympic Games". 25 March 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
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