Alejandro Alvizuri

Who is Alejandro Alvizuri?

Alejandro Luis Alvizuri Mack is a retired backstroke swimmer from Peru, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. His biggest success was winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1987 Pan American Games. However, he has a long history of accomplishments in South American Championships and Games. Between 1983 and 1992, Alejandro earned a total of 14 South American Championship medals, from which he has won gold five times. In regards to his performances while a varsity swimmer at The University of Michigan, Alejandro was proud to represent his Alma Mater well. He became a four-time All American, and a four-time Letter winner at Michigan. He is also a former U of M and Big Ten record holder in several events, being co-captain of the Michigan team his senior year. At the 1992 Olympics, he set for the last timePeru Records in the 100 and 200 backstrokes. As of 2012, both are still the national records.

After his swimming career and studies at Michigan, he received a Bachelor's degree in Communications. A few years later, he moved to the city of Chicago and received a Masters of Arts in Teaching degrees.