Alberto Abarza

Alberto Caroly Abarza Díaz (born 11 December 1984) is a Chilean Paralympic swimmer who competes in international elite events. He is a triple Parapan American Games champion and a four-time World bronze medalist.

Career
Abarza has won the Para Athlete of the Year awards twice in 2018 and 2019 after winning medals in his international swimming competitions.

Personal life
Abarza was born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, a neurodegenerative disease which causes progressive loss of muscular tissue.