Jonathan Gómez (swimmer) explained

Jonathan Gómez
Fullname:Jonathan David Gómez Noriega
Collegeteam:Southern Methodist University
Birth Date:19 April 1996
Birth Place:Cali, Colombia
Height:185 cm
Weight:75 kg
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Jonathan Gómez (born 19 April 1996) is a Colombian swimmer that competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1] [2] Gomez swims for Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he holds the school's record in 3 events.[3] Gomez placed 15th at the 2016 Rio Olympics and ranked 14th in the world at the 2016 Short Course World Championships in Windsor, Canada establishing a new Colombian National Record. He won the 200 butterfly at the 2016 Arena Pro Swim Series at Charlotte, North Carolina beating 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Clary.

Biography

Gómez started swimming at the age of 7 due to asthma.[4] At the age of 13, his family moved from Colombia to the United States.[5] He studies Economics and International Business and lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. His sister is Valentina Gómez, a far-right U.S. politician.[6] She was a candidate in the 2024 Republican primary for Missouri Secretary of State, where she finished in sixth place, losing the nomination to Denny Hoskins.[7] She was widely criticized for her homophobic, racist and violent statements.[8] [9] [10] [11]

He served as an aide to Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and was also a member of the city's LGBTQ+ Task Force. On August 5, 2024, Gómez-Noriega resigned from the Task Force, stating publicly that he did not support his sister's hateful remarks. Nevertheless, he was dismissed as an aide on the same day by the Mayor. Kim Wallace-Scalcione, Fulop's press secretary, commented: “The Fulop Administration has zero tolerance for bigotry and racism, and Mayor Fulop’s record reflects this commitment.”[12]

Career

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonathan Gómez . 9 August 2016 . Rio 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806053703/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athlete/jonathan-david-gomez-noriega . 6 August 2016 .
  2. News: Rio 2016 200m butterfly men - Olympic Swimming. 23 June 2017. International Olympic Committee. 16 March 2018. en.
  3. Web site: SMU Athletics. smumustangs.com. en. 16 March 2018.
  4. Web site: Jonathan Gómez: el nadador que sueña con ser presidente de Colombia . 2024-08-08 . Liga de Natación de Bogotá . es.
  5. Web site: 2019-08-07 . (Audio) Esta es una prueba que llevo practicando toda mi vida y espero llevarme el oro: Jonathan Gómez Noriega ColombiaSports.net - Noticias de Deporte en Colombia . 2024-08-08 . web.archive.org.
  6. Web site: 2024-08-07 . MAGA troll who sparked fury for anti-LGBT campaign videos crashes out of primary . 2024-08-08 . The Independent . en.
  7. News: 2024-08-06 . Missouri Secretary of State Primary Election Results . 2024-08-08 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  8. Web site: 2024-06-22 . Who Is Valentina Gomez, Missouri Republican Slammed For 'Racist' Juneteenth Message? . 2024-08-08 . Times Now . en.
  9. Web site: Morrill . Aaron . 2024-08-07 . Sister of Aide Fired by Mayor Fulop Goes Down to Defeat in Missouri Primary . 2024-08-08 . Jersey City Times . en-US.
  10. Web site: Pequeño . Sara . A Missouri Republican tried to mock gay people for votes. She instead gave us a meme. . 2024-08-08 . USA TODAY . en-US.
  11. Web site: Morrill . Aaron . 2024-08-07 . Sister of Aide Fired by Mayor Fulop Goes Down to Defeat in Missouri Primary . 2024-08-08 . Jersey City Times . en-US.
  12. Web site: NJ mayor fires brother of anti-LGBTQ+ Republican extremist . 2024-08-08 . www.advocate.com . en.
  13. News: Former St. Peter's Prep swimmer to compete in Summer Youth Olympics. NJ.com. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  14. News: Former St. Peter's Prep swimmer to compete in Summer Youth Olympics. NJ.com. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  15. News: Nadador caleño Jonathan Gómez le dio un oro a Colombia en Charlotte. Cali. Casa Editorial El País. elpais.com.co. 16 March 2018. es-CO.
  16. News: Bayonne's Jonathan Gomez will swim for Colombia at Summer Olympics. NJ.com. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  17. News: Sjostrom's World Record Highlights First Day of FINA World Cup Moscow. 2 August 2017. Swimming World News. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  18. News: Kromowidjojo, Hosszu Eclipse World Records on Day 2 of 2017 FINA World Cup Berlin - Swimming World News. 7 August 2017. Swimming World News. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  19. News: Sarah Sjostrom's World Record Highlights Day 1 Finals of Eindhoven World Cup - Swimming World News. 11 August 2017. Swimming World News. 16 March 2018. en-US.
  20. News: Jonathan Gómez, la nueva sensación de Colombia en natación. 16 March 2018. es.

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