José Carlos Villarreal

José Carlos Villarreal Peinado (born May 10, 1997 in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora) is a Mexican middle distance runner. He is the 2019 Pan American Games champion at 1500 meters.[1] He is known for a furious finishing kick that has become a viral Video on YouTube.

José Carlos Villarreal
Personal information
Full nameJosé Carlos Villarreal Peinado
Born (1997-05-10) May 10, 1997
Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 m10,000m
Updated on August 9, 2019.

He moved to the United States with his family at age 6, graduating from Rio Rico High School in Rio Rico, Arizona. He converted to middle distance running from the 400 meters. On his 17th birthday, he led his high school team to the AIA Division 3 Track & Field state championship, winning the 800 meters and 1600 meters (in record time).Video on YouTube He was also state champion in cross country.[2]

Next, he ran for the University of Arizona.[3] Earlier in 2019, he won the NCAA West Region meet.Video on YouTube

References

José Carlos Villarreal at World Athletics

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