Félix Sánchez, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Félix Sánchez

Dominican track and field athlete

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1977

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Profession: athletics competitor, hurdler

Nationality: United States, Dominican Republic

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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About Félix Sánchez

  • 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, the Dominican Republic’s largest stadium, is named after him. Sánchez retired in April 2016, citing the recent birth of his son.
  • He lives in California.

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