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]

María Barrera Zapata
Personal information
Born (2001-09-03) September 3, 2001 (age 24)
Cali, Colombia
Sport
SportPara swimming
DisabilityBilateral tibia hemimelia
Disability class
Medal record
Representing  Colombia
Women's para swimming
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
World Championships 0 2 0
Parapan American Games 7 1 4
Total 7 3 4
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira50 m freestyle S10
Silver medal – second place2023 Manchester100 m freestyle S10
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima50 m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100 m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100 m backstroke S10
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima400 m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2023 Santiago50 m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2023 Santiago100 m freestyle S10
Gold medal – first place2023 Santiago400 m freestyle S10
Silver medal – second place2019 Lima200 m medley SM10
Bronze medal – third place2023 Santiago100 m backstroke S10
Bronze medal – third place2023 Santiago100 m butterfly S10
Bronze medal – third place2023 Santiago4×100 m mixed freestyle relay 34 pts
Bronze medal – third place2023 Santiago4×100 m mixed medley relay 34 pts

References

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