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José Pedraza
Athletics competitor (1937-1998) · Mexico · On the map · Athletes · Died at 60
José Pedraza Zúñiga, nicknamed "El Sargento Pedraza" was a Mexican race walker and an army sergeant. He was the first Mexican athlete to win an Olympic medal in track and field. Since Pedraza, Mexico has won 9 additional Olympic medals in race walking alone.
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A typical day, 30 days to 9 June 2026
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He was born in La Mojonera, Michoacán de Ocampo and died in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.
Country
Mexico
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 1998 · aged 60
