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. 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). He was also state champion in cross country. Next, he ran for the University of Arizona.

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. 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). He was also state champion in cross country. Next, he ran for the University of Arizona.