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At the [[2003 Pan American Games]], Sánchez won the Dominican Republic's first gold medal at the competition and also broke the [[List of Pan American Games records in athletics|Pan American Games record]] in the 400 m hurdles.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13433678.html Felix Sanchez wins first gold medal for Dominican Republic]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}. [[Xinhua News Agency]]. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.</ref><ref>Gonzalez, David (2003-08-08). [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/08/sports/pan-american-games-games-lift-spirits-in-santo-domingo.html Games Lift Spirits in Santo Domingo]. ''[[The New York Times]]''. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.</ref> He was named ''[[Track and Field News]]'' [[Track & Field Athlete of the Year]] in 2003. Subsequently, he won the first ever Olympic [[gold medal]] for the [[Dominican Republic]] on August 28, 2004 during the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]].<ref>[http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_1/felix-sanchez-coming-home.shtml Felix Sanchez coming home to NYC for Reebok Grand Prix]. Cool Running. Retrieved on July 11, 2009. {{wayback|url=http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_1/felix-sanchez-coming-home.shtml |date=20070823073830 }}</ref> |
At the [[2003 Pan American Games]], Sánchez won the Dominican Republic's first gold medal at the competition and also broke the [[List of Pan American Games records in athletics|Pan American Games record]] in the 400 m hurdles.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13433678.html Felix Sanchez wins first gold medal for Dominican Republic]{{dead link|date=August 2014}}. [[Xinhua News Agency]]. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.</ref><ref>Gonzalez, David (2003-08-08). [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/08/sports/pan-american-games-games-lift-spirits-in-santo-domingo.html Games Lift Spirits in Santo Domingo]. ''[[The New York Times]]''. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.</ref> He was named ''[[Track and Field News]]'' [[Track & Field Athlete of the Year]] in 2003. Subsequently, he won the first ever Olympic [[gold medal]] for the [[Dominican Republic]] on August 28, 2004 during the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]].<ref>[http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_1/felix-sanchez-coming-home.shtml Felix Sanchez coming home to NYC for Reebok Grand Prix]. Cool Running. Retrieved on July 11, 2009. {{wayback|url=http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/3/3_1/felix-sanchez-coming-home.shtml |date=20070823073830 }}</ref> |
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During his 43-race<ref name=43u/> winning streak, from 2001 to 2004, Sánchez was known for wearing a wristband while competing. The red flashing wristband, a souvenir from the 2000 Olympics, served as a motivation for him after failing to advance to the final in Sydney. After winning the Olympic gold medal in Athens 2004, Sánchez gave the wristband to the IAAF for auction and the profits were donated to charity.<ref name=43u/> In his first race after the Olympics – and his first race without the wristband – at the [[Memorial Van Damme|Van Damme Memorial meet]] in Brussels, Sánchez injured his leg and had to abandon the race halfway through.<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=32280.html Felix Sanchez donates flashing wristband to the IAAF] |
During his 43-race<ref name=43u/> winning streak, from 2001 to 2004, Sánchez was known for wearing a wristband while competing. The red flashing wristband, a souvenir from the 2000 Olympics, served as a motivation for him after failing to advance to the final in Sydney. After winning the Olympic gold medal in Athens 2004, Sánchez gave the wristband to the IAAF for auction and the profits were donated to charity.<ref name=43u/> In his first race after the Olympics – and his first race without the wristband – at the [[Memorial Van Damme|Van Damme Memorial meet]] in Brussels, Sánchez injured his leg and had to abandon the race halfway through.<ref>[http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=32280.html Felix Sanchez donates flashing wristband to the IAAF]. Retrieved on September 27, 2011. {{wayback|url=http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=32280.html |date=20051212154301 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040904/news_1s4briefs.html Leg injury sees Sanchez's three-year win streak end]. Retrieved on September 27, 2011.</ref> |
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In 2012, at the age of 34, Sánchez entered the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]. He posted the fastest qualifying time, and won the final with a time of 47.63 seconds,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Superman-Sanchez-regains-Olympic-400m-hurdles-title/articleshow/15381487.cms|title='Superman' Sanchez regains Olympic 400m hurdles title |
In 2012, at the age of 34, Sánchez entered the [[2012 Summer Olympics]]. He posted the fastest qualifying time, and won the final with a time of 47.63 seconds,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/london-olympics-2012/news/Superman-Sanchez-regains-Olympic-400m-hurdles-title/articleshow/15381487.cms|title='Superman' Sanchez regains Olympic 400m hurdles title |
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*[http://www.oyemag.com/felix.html 2004 interview and profile] |
*[https://web.archive.org/20100821082613/http://www.oyemag.com:80/felix.html 2004 interview and profile] in ''Open Your Eyes'' magazine |
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Revision as of 14:20, 10 February 2016
Félix Sánchez at the World Championship Athletics 2009 in Berlin | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | United States |
Born | New York, USA | August 30, 1977
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 an American track and field athlete of Dominican descent who competes for the Dominican Republic. He specializes in the 400 meter hurdles event, where he is the reigning Olympic champion. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, having won the titles in 2004 and 2012. He was also world champion in 2001 and 2003. Just before turning 36, he set the Masters M35 World Record at 48.10. Sanchez has acquired many nicknames: "Super Felix," "the Invincible," "Superman," and "the Dictator."[1]
The Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, the Dominican Republic’s largest stadium, is named after him.
Early life and college
Sánchez was born in New York City to Dominican-born parents and was raised in San Diego, California.[2] 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.[3][4] 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.[3]
Professional career
Sánchez opted to represent the Dominican Republic internationally, and made his debut for that nation in the Pan American games in 1999.[5] Between 2001 and 2004 he won 43 races in a row[5] at 400 m hurdles, including the 2001 and 2003 World Championships. He won a share of the Golden League million dollar-jackpot in 2002 after winning all 7 races.[6]
At the 2003 Pan American Games, Sánchez won the Dominican Republic's first gold medal at the competition and also broke the Pan American Games record in the 400 m hurdles.[7][8] He was named Track and Field News Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 2003. Subsequently, he won the first ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic on August 28, 2004 during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.[9]
During his 43-race[5] winning streak, from 2001 to 2004, Sánchez was known for wearing a wristband while competing. The red flashing wristband, a souvenir from the 2000 Olympics, served as a motivation for him after failing to advance to the final in Sydney. After winning the Olympic gold medal in Athens 2004, Sánchez gave the wristband to the IAAF for auction and the profits were donated to charity.[5] In his first race after the Olympics – and his first race without the wristband – at the Van Damme Memorial meet in Brussels, Sánchez injured his leg and had to abandon the race halfway through.[10][11]
In 2012, at the age of 34, Sánchez entered the 2012 Summer Olympics. He posted the fastest qualifying time, and won the final with a time of 47.63 seconds,[12] the same as his winning time in Athens in 2004 and his fastest run for eight years.[13] Sánchez became the oldest man to win the Olympic 400m hurdles title.[13] He was the only Olympic medalist for the Dominican Republic until 45 minutes after his second gold medal, when Luguelín Santos picked up a silver medal in the 400 metres. For his performance in London Sanchez was awarded the Laureus World Comeback of the Year.[14]
Competition record
References
- ^ California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office > Newsroom > Notable Alumni > FelixSanchez
- ^ Felix Sanchez. Sports Reference. Retrieved on June 30, 2012.
- ^ a b Player Bio: Felix Sanchez :: Men's Outdoor Track
- ^ "California State Meet Results - 1915 to present". Hank Lawson. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Felix Sanchez". www.london2012.com. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ How does it feel to win m?. Spikes Mag. Retrieved on July 11, 2009. Template:Wayback
- ^ Felix Sanchez wins first gold medal for Dominican Republic[dead link]. Xinhua News Agency. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.
- ^ Gonzalez, David (2003-08-08). Games Lift Spirits in Santo Domingo. The New York Times. Retrieved on July 11, 2009.
- ^ Felix Sanchez coming home to NYC for Reebok Grand Prix. Cool Running. Retrieved on July 11, 2009. Template:Wayback
- ^ Felix Sanchez donates flashing wristband to the IAAF. Retrieved on September 27, 2011. Template:Wayback
- ^ Leg injury sees Sanchez's three-year win streak end. Retrieved on September 27, 2011.
- ^ "'Superman' Sanchez regains Olympic 400m hurdles title". The Times Of India. Retrieved August 7, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ a b "London 2012 Olympics: James secures 400m crown as Greene misses hurdles medal". www.athleticsweekly.com. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ Laureus World Sports Awards 2013: The Winners | Laureus
External links
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- Félix Sánchez at World Athletics
- 2004 interview and profile in Open Your Eyes magazine
- 1977 births
- Living people
- American hurdlers
- Male hurdlers
- Dominican Republic hurdlers
- Dominican Republic athletes
- Dominican Republic sportsmen
- American male track and field athletes
- Track and field people from California
- Sportspeople from New York City
- Sportspeople from San Diego, California
- Olympic athletes of the Dominican Republic
- Olympic gold medalists for the Dominican Republic
- Olympic medalists in athletics (track and field)
- Medalists at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Pan American Games competitors for the Dominican Republic
- Pan American Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1999 Pan American Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2003 Pan American Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2007 Pan American Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2011 Pan American Games
- World Championships in Athletics medalists
- World Championships in Athletics athletes for the Dominican Republic
- American people of Dominican Republic descent
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- Laureus World Sports Awards winners
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2015 Pan American Games