Athletics at the 1995 Pan American Games – Men's 20 kilometres walk García, but it wasn't until the last 100 metres that he challenged Segura. Responding to the challenge, Segura managed to cross the finish line first. After the race was over, the chief judge located Segura to show him the red paddle for losing contact on the final straight. Athletics at the 1995 Pan American Games – Men's 20 kilometres walk The men's 20 kilometres walk event at the 1995 Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata on 18 March. Held on the track (50 laps), the two Mexicans and Pérez dominated the race as the others fell of
2007 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 20 kilometres walk race walker to win three World Championship gold medals. Also, Fernández won his third consecutive silver medal. Hatem Ghoula became the first African race walker to win a World Championship medal. <br> 2007 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 20 kilometres walk The men's 20 kilometres walk event at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics took place on August 26, 2007 in the streets of Osaka, Japan. The event saw some controversy as Paquillo Fernández, who finished second after overtaking Hatem Ghoula in the final straight, was disqualified after the race for lifting. However, following an appeal by the Spanish