title: José Pedraza (racewalker)
text: # 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 |
  