Eder Sánchez: Mexico’s Race Walking Sensation Competes in the 2012 London Olympic Games

Mexican Olympic race walker, Eder Sánchez, is looking to break through to the top in this summer’s Olympic Games. 26-year-old Eder comes from a family of athletes, and has been exposed to race walking his entire life. His father and coach, Victor, won the silver medal in the Pan American Race Walking Cup in 1984, and his mother coached Mexican athlete, David Mejia, in the 20 km walk event in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A devoted athlete and former Mexican soldier, Eder knows what it will take to earn a spot on an Olympic podium.

Eder made his debut into competitive race walking at the Central American and Caribbean Junior Championships in 2002, where he finished first in the 5 km event. His determination in his sport has brought Eder to the pinnacle of race walking, and he is competing in his second Olympic Games. Sánchez hopes to avenge his first Olympic performance back in 2008 with a gold medal this time. He is at the top of his game coming into London, after becoming the first Mexican race walker to earn a medal at the World Championships in 2009. That same year, he was named the “Best Race Walker of the Year”. Recently, he has been channeling his energy towards staying in the best possible shape for London and focusing on the opportunity ahead.

Sánchez spoke with confidence in regards to the upcoming event. “I know London 2012 will be my Olympics. Beijing 2008 was an important part of my career, but I know I learned a lot there, and London will be the Games where I’ll put all I’ve learnt into practice.”

Eder Sanchez is currently ranked 10th in the world in race walking by All-Athletics.com, making him a formidable opponent and possible medal winner in London this summer.

Coverage for Athletics starts on August 3rd, so be sure to tune into NBC for the track and field events in this year’s London Olympics.

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