Walter Soza

In 1996, the last meet of his swimming career, Walter competed in the Atlanta Olympics, representing his native country of Nicaragua. Born and raised in Nicaragua, Walter has represented his country in various national and international swim meets since 1978.

In 1985, his family moved to San Antonio Texas. During his high school years, Walter swam for Alamo Area Aquatics Association, under Coach Block. During his high-school years, he earned a gold medal at the Junior Olympics Swim Meet, a silver medal during the 1992 Texas State Swimming Championships, All-American honors and a full scholarship to TCU.

While at TCU, Walter was the sole representative at the 94, 95, and 96 NCAA’s Championships earning him MVS honor all four years. In 1993 Walter represented Nicaragua in the Central and Caribbean Games winning Nicaragua’s only second Gold Medal of those games. The same year, he earned Nicaragua’s title of “Athlete of the Year”.  In 1994 He again took the honor of being the Nicaragua’s sole representative at the 1994 World Swimming Championships in Rome, Italy.

Walter has made Dallas his home since 1999 and is currently living with his wife, Tammy Cline-Soza. Walter joins SAA, making the Dallas Inaugural Event his first. Walter is passionate about swimming and is happy to join SAA’s compassionate cause. He swims to honor family and friends who have struggle with cancer and to those who have sadly been taken by it.