Félix Sánchez, born on August 30, 1977, is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete who specialized in the 400 meter hurdles. He is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, winning 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. He acquired several nicknames, among them the Invincible, Superman and the Dictator. The Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium in the Dominican Republic, is named after him. Sánchez retired in April 2016, citing the recent birth of his son.
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is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete
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Specializing in the 400 meter hurdles
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winning gold in 2004 and 2012
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winning gold in 2004 and 2012
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