Félix Sánchez (hurdler)
Félix Sánchez at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1977 New York City, United States |
| Years active | 1999–2016 |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 400 meter hurdles, 4 × 400 meters relay |
| College team | USC Trojans |
Medal record | |
Félix Sánchez (born August 30, 1977) is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete. He is of Dominican descent, was born and raised in the United States, and competed for the Dominican Republic, 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.