Jefferson Pérez
Ecuadorian race walker Olympic champion
Pérez competed in race walking and achieved notable success in international competitions. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, won a gold medal in the 20 km race walk. Also secured multiple victories at the World Championships, including winning four titles in 1996, 1997, 1999, and 2004. Held the senior men's 20 km race walk world record for several years.
Gold medal in the 20 km race walk at the 1996 Olympics
Four-time World Champion in race walking
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