Athletes from Mexico

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Mexicans Athletes of all time. This list of famous Mexicans Athletes is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Mexicans Athletes.

1. #1

   

   Enriqueta Basilio

   1948 - 2019

   HPI 55.2617 langs

   Mexican athlete

2. #2

   

   Ricardo Delgado

   b. 1947

   HPI 55.0519 langs

   Mexican boxer

3. #3

   

   Ernesto Canto

   1959 - 2020

   HPI 54.0027 langs

   Mexican racewalker

4. #4

   

   Joaquín Capilla

   1928 - 2010

   HPI 53.1919 langs

   Mexican diver

5. #5

   

   Humberto Mariles

   1913 - 1972

   HPI 52.8418 langs

   Mexican equestrian (1913–1972)

6. #6

   

   Pilar Roldán

   b. 1939

   HPI 51.3016 langs

   Mexican fencer

7. #7

   

   Raúl González

   b. 1952

   HPI 50.4920 langs

   Mexican racewalker

8. #8

   

   Carlos Girón

   1954 - 2020

   HPI 49.3217 langs

   Mexican diver (1954–2020)

9. #9

   

   Joel Sánchez

   b. 1966

   HPI 45.5815 langs

   Joel Sánchez is a Mexican racewalker most famous for competing in international events, including the Pan American Games and World...Read moreShow less

   Joel Sánchez is a Mexican racewalker most famous for competing in international events, including the Pan American Games and World Championships. He has represented Mexico in various racewalking competitions, showcasing his athletic skills on the global stage.

10. #10

    

    Arturo Barrios

    b. 1962

    HPI 44.9814 langs

    Arturo Barrios is most famous for being a Mexican long-distance runner who excelled in events such as the 10,000 meters and cross country....Read moreShow less

    Arturo Barrios is most famous for being a Mexican long-distance runner who excelled in events such as the 10,000 meters and cross country. He gained international recognition for his performances in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including setting a world record in the 10,000 meters in 1991.