Félix Sánchez (hurdler)
Dominican track and field athlete
Félix Sánchez (born August 30, 1977) is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete. Specializing in the 400 meter hurdles, He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, winning gold in 2004 and 2012, and was also World Champion in 2001 and 2003. Just before turning 36, he set the Masters M35 World Record with a time of 48.10. Sanchez acquired many nicknames: "Super Felix", "the Invincible", "Superman", and "the Dictator".
The Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Dominican Republic's largest stadium, is named after him.
Sánchez retired in April 2016, citing the recent birth of his son.
Early life and college
Sánchez was born in New York City to Dominican-born parents and was raised in San Diego, California. He attended University City High School and San Diego Mesa College in the city, and then went on to study psychology at the University of Southern California in 1998. Competing for University of Southern California's USC Trojans, he was a Pac-10 champion (400 m hurdles) and All-American relay champion (1600 m) in 1999.
Professional career
Sánchez opted to represent the Dominican Republic internationally, and made his debut for that nation in the Pan American games in 1999.
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