Jefferson Pérez was born in Cuenca, Ecuador on July 1, 1974. He had to balance his studies with work to support his family while obtaining degrees in Business Administration and a Master's. His career in marching began by chance when preparing for an endurance race for a Physical Education exam. He is Ecuador's most decorated athlete, winning gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making him the only Ecuadorian to win an Olympic gold medal.

1. Jefferson Pérez
Born in Cuenca, the July 1, 1974

2. Su trayectoria
His studies had to share with some tasks to help support your home.
He has also worked in the academic field, obtaining the degree in
Business Administration, and Master's in Business Administration at
the University of Azuay.

3. Sus Inicios
His foray into the march was by chance. It all started in the haste to
prepare for an endurance race, which served as a Physical Education
Examination.

4. Sus Logros
Gold and silver medalist in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and Beijing
2008 respectively. Jefferson Leonardo Perez Quezada is the only
Ecuadorian to win a gold medal in the Olympics.