María Barrera Zapata Explained

Sport:	Paralympic swimming
Disability:	Bilateral tibia hemimelia
Disability Class:	S10
Birth Date:	3 September 2001
Birth Place:	Cali, Colombia

María Paula Barrera Zapata (born September 3, 2001) is a Colombian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a seven-time Parapan American Games champion, two-time World silver medalist and has competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 23 August 2021. The Paralympic mermaid (in Spanish). Colombian Paralympic Committee.
2. Web site: 14 June 2024. Maria Paula Barrera Zapata - IPC Profile. International Paralympic Committee.
3. Web site: 22 November 2023. A Colombian's special love for Santiago (in Spanish). Santiago 2023.