Lía Cueva and Kenny Zamudio Shine as Copa México Diving Begins

The Copa México de Clavados has commenced in Guadalajara, marking a significant event for the Mexican national team as they prepare for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games in the Dominican Republic. The competition serves as a crucial platform for athletes to gauge their abilities, refine their techniques, and build confidence for international challenges.

In the women's 3-meter springboard preliminaries, Mexican divers delivered promising results. Lía Cueva emerged as the top national performer, securing third place with a score of 298.55 points. She finished behind China's Yiping Long and leader Shan Lin. Aranza Vázquez also demonstrated consistency, finishing fourth with 294.15 points, keeping her in contention. Mía Cueva placed seventh (264.35 points), and María Fernanda Sixtos was eighth (259.90).

The men's 10-meter platform event further highlighted Mexico's diving talent. Kenny Zamudio was a standout performer, earning second place with 439.80 points, underscoring his current strong form and future potential. Randal Willars secured third place with 427.00 points, showcasing his consistent performance at high-level competitions. Kevin Berlín also finished strongly in fourth place with 426.70 points, remaining a contender throughout the event.