Congratulation Class of 2025 Inductee: Jorge “Coco” Villegas Pérez, Honor Swimmer, México
Announced to make his son's birthday today - even more special!
Jorge “Coco” Villegas Pérez coached open water swimmers starting in 1986 and pool swimmers since 1982. He was the Mexican National Coach for the Olympics, Pan Pacific Games, Latin Cup, Central American Games and FINA World Championships (1991 Perth, Australia - as both a pool and open water coach).
Jorge coached several Mexican Olympians, World Championship participants, and two IMSHOF Honorees: Nora Toledano Cadena (for 3 years) and Jaime Lomelín Gavaldón (for 7 years).
He coached more than 100 open water swimmers throughout his career.
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