Updated: August 26, 2025


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Juan Zurita Victoria, MBA


Athlete · Middle-Distance Runner from Oaxaca


Juan is a track and field athlete from Magdalena Apasco, Oaxaca. He specializes in the 800m and 1500m events and currently chairs the Athlete & Program Support Committee at Oax Sport. He holds an MBA from Universidad La Salle Oaxaca.

About Juan

Juan is a national-level athlete and a community leader. Through his volunteer work with Oax Sport, he coordinates athlete logistics, race planning, and mentorship programs. In 2024, he earned his MBA, combining athletics with academic excellence.

Athletic Achievements

  • State University Champion (2022–2025): 400m, 800m, and 1500m
  • Antorchista National Champion 2023: 1st place in 800m
  • State Universiada 2024: 1st place in 800m
  • All Comers Event, Olympic Committee CDMX: 2nd place in 800m and 1500m
  • Festival El Espinal 2025: 1st place in 800m
  • Interlasalles Oaxaca 2022: 1st place in 1500m and 4×100 relay · Best Athlete Award
  • State Universiada 2023: 1st place in 800m · 3rd place in 1500m
  • Interlasalles Guanajuato 2023: 2nd place in 4×400 relay · 3rd place in 800m and 1500m
  • Trail de los Leones CDMX: 1st place
  • State & National Antorchista Games: 1st place in 200m and 400m · 4th place nationally

In His Words

“Athletics motivates me to push myself and meet incredible people. My goal is to inspire new generations, improve my times, and qualify for elite competitions.”

2025 Focus:
“To continue growing as an athlete and leader, and expand Oax Sport’s community impact.”

Personal Interests

Outside the track, Juan enjoys farming, nature walks, and spending time with his pets. He believes in balancing sport, family, and outdoor life.

Five Words That Describe Me

  • Disciplined
  • Focused
  • Motivated
  • Optimistic
  • Supportive

Location & Languages

Location: Magdalena Apasco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Languages: Spanish

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News & Stories Featuring Juan

Race Report: Juan and Mane Represent Oaxaca at Xalapa 2025

In May 2025, Oax Sport supported two young athletes from Oaxaca—Juan and Mane—as they competed at the national Xalapa festival....

Juan Victoria smiling and holding new Nike track spikes, wearing an Oax Sport uniform, with the blog title 'A Small Gift, Big Impact' on a blue background

New Spikes, New Season: How One Donation Helped a Runner from Oaxaca, Mexico

A pair of elite track spikes helped athlete Juan Victoria from Magdalena Apasco, Oaxaca, open his season with confidence. Thanks...

Mane Peña mid-stride on a running track, focused on her training. She wears red shorts, a black tank top, and Nike spikes. The background shows a sports facility with trees and a fence. The text overlay announces her and Juan Zurita Victoria's participation in the Festival de Atletismo El Espinal 2025, with a call to follow their journey at OaxSport.org

Festival de Atletismo El Espinal 2025: Juan Zurita Victoria and Mane Peña Ready to Compete

Festival de Atletismo El Espinal 2025 brings together top athletes from the region. Juan Zurita Victoria and Mane Peña will...

Atleta de Oax Sport compitiendo en una pista de atletismo durante una carrera, mostrando su esfuerzo y dedicación en el evento deportivo.

How Juan Victoria Overcame Challenges at the All Comers Atletissimo 2024

Oax Sport athlete Juan Victoria’s journey at the VIII All Comers Atletissimo 2024 was one of perseverance and resilience. Despite...

A group of athletes from Universidad La Salle Oaxaca standing together on a blue track, holding a banner that reads "ATLETISMO ¡Jaguares La Salle!" They are smiling and wearing blue and green uniforms with the La Salle logo. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.

Oax Sport at the Lasallista University Games 2023: Supporting Oaxaca’s Rising Athletic Stars

Oax Sport plays a vital role in empowering young athletes in Oaxaca. Follow the journey of Juan Victoria at the...

Three athletes standing on a podium, celebrating their victory at the "Desierto de los Leones" event. The two athletes in blue and white uniforms are holding trophies and wearing medals, standing on either side of a third athlete in casual clothes, also holding up their arms in triumph. The backdrop displays various sponsors and the event name "Desierto de los Leones." The scene is set outdoors with trees in the background.

Juan Zurita Victoria: Oax Sport’s Track and Field Star

Discover the inspiring journey of Juan Zurita Victoria, an Oax Sport athlete, as he shares his story, challenges, and achievements...