José Pedraza (racewalker)
# José Pedraza (racewalker)

José Pedraza Zúñiga, nicknamed "El Sargento Pedraza" (September 19, 1937 – June 1, 1998) 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. He was born in La Mojonera, Michoacán de Ocampo and died in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

## Achievements

| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Representing Mexico ||||||
| 1966 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 1st | 10,000 m |
| 1967 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 2nd | 20 km |
| 1967 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Xalapa, Mexico | 1st | 20 km |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | 20 km |
