Jefferson Pérez
Ecuadorian race walking athlete
1974 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Ecuadorian race walking athlete
Born
July 13, 1974
Age
~52 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
businessperson, politician, athlete
EcuadorBorn in Cuenca
1974
Born in Cuenca (1974-07-13)
Present
Age ~52
About
Jefferson Leonardo Pérez Quezada is an Ecuadorian retired race walker. He specialised in the 20 km event, in which he won the first two medals his country achieved in the Olympic Games.
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Who is Jefferson Pérez?+
Jefferson Leonardo Pérez Quezada is an Ecuadorian retired race walker. He specialised in the 20 km event, in which he won the first two medals his country achieved in the Olympic Games.
What does the name Jefferson mean?+
The name Jefferson means "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jefferson Pérez born?+
Jefferson Pérez was born on July 13, 1974.
Name Meaning
An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
The name Jefferson is of Portuguese origin, meaning "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jefferson — July 13, 1974
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
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