Ronald Lloyd Zinn (May 10, 1939 – July 7, 1965) was a race walker from the United States, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics, starting in 1960.
His best finish was sixth place in the men's 20 km walk at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Zinn was killed in a firefight in War Zone D while serving as platoon leader B Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade.
Additionally, USA Track and Field annually recognizes the top male and female race walker in the country with an award bearing his name.
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