ABOUT US

Driven by water. Defined by purpose.

WE ARE WATER was born from a simple idea:
to create more than events to build a movement around the water.

A movement created through the union of
MG Open Water & Swimming and León Sport.

Two forces with the same vision:
to redefine how people experience the water.

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MG Open Water & Swimming brings decades of experience, deep knowledge of the sport, and a legacy built in both pool and open water.

León Sport brings the perspective of the athlete. Built by athletes. Designed for real performance.

A company created from within competition itself, understanding the real demands, pressure, and energy that define high-level sport.

Together, they create something different.

Inspired by the global culture of open water swimming where endurance meets nature and mindset defines performance, WE ARE WATER is designed to challenge athletes physically, mentally, and emotionally.

This is not just a swim series.
This is a platform for transformation.

From pool precision to open water unpredictability, every event is crafted to push limits, build character, and bring people together through a shared obsession: the water.

MG OPEN WATER & SWIMMING

Marco Antonio Gutiérrez

Marco Antonio Gutiérrez

Behind MG is a life defined by discipline, passion, and an unwavering commitment to the sport.

With over 36 years as a swim coach, Marco Antonio has shaped athletes far beyond performance, developing mindset, resilience, and purpose.

A World Champion (New Zealand, 2002) and former Venezuelan National Team swimmer for over 14 years, he carried his country on the international stage with pride.

But his legacy goes even deeper.

IN OPEN WATER, HE BECAME A TRUE ENDURANCE SPECIALIST:

MILESTONE CROSSINGS

  • 16 crossings of the Orinoco and Caroní rivers
  • Cumaná → Margarita (2002)
  • Güiria → Trinidad & Tobago (2003)

BUILDER OF SYSTEMS

  • Founder of the Inter-School Swimming League in Venezuela
  • Key figure in 17 consecutive national championships at Emil Friedman
  • Former Head Coach of the National Open Water Team
  • Coach of Olympian Albert Subirats across four Olympic cycles

YET BEYOND ALL ACHIEVEMENTS, WHAT DEFINES HIM MOST IS WHO HE IS:

A mentor. A believer. A builder of people.

"His mission has never been just to train swimmers but to shape individuals who are strong, disciplined, and capable of surpassing their own limits."

WHAT WE BELIEVE

CHALLENGE TRANSFORMS
WATER CONNECTS
COMMUNITY ELEVATES

And every time you step in

you become part of something bigger.