Brian Daniel Pintado, born on December 17, 1996, is a prominent Ecuadorian race walker competing for the Federacion Deportiva del Azuay and trained by coach Carlos Cordero. Specializing in race walking, Pintado has achieved notable personal bests of 1:17:15 in the 20 km race walk and 2:23:47 in the 35 km race walk, both national records for Ecuador.
Pintado's career highlights include winning the gold medal in the men's 20 km race walk at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a historic achievement marking Ecuador's first Olympic gold in this discipline. Additionally, he earned a bronze medal in the 20 km race walk at the 2023 World Championships and claimed gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in the same event. He has also been successful at the South American Championships, where he won gold in multiple editions.
He began race walking at a young age, showing early promise in the sport. His dedication and rigorous training have propelled him to the forefront of international race walking. Pintado's breakthrough performances at various championships have established him as a leading figure in the sport.
Off the track, Pintado is known for his commitment to athletics and his inspirational journey from local competitions to the global stage. He continues to be a key athlete in Ecuadorian sports and a role model for aspiring athletes.
For more updates, Pintado can be followed on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @briandpintado. He speaks Spanish and remains a significant contributor to the sport of race walking, bringing considerable recognition to Ecuadorian athletics.
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