José Pedraza (athlete)
José Pedraza Zúñiga, nicknamed "El Sargento Pedraza" (September 19, 1937 – June 1, 1998) was a race walker from Mexico and an army sergeant. He was the first Mexican athlete to win an Olympic medal in track and field. He was born in La Mojonera, Michoacán de Ocampo and died in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Central American and Caribbean Championships | Xalapa, Mexico | 1st | 20 km | ||
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 2nd | 20 km | |
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