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Félix Sánchez: from two-time Olympic champion to world talent developer

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Félix Sánchez, a two-time Olympic champion, has successfully transitioned from a legendary athlete to a prominent track and field coach. His coaching career reached a significant milestone at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, where his protégé Yeral Núñez secured a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles, the same event in which Sánchez previously established his own athletic legacy.

This achievement follows Sánchez's earlier success as a coach, having already contributed to an Olympic medal as part of the mixed 4x400 relay team at the Tokyo Games. These accomplishments underscore his ongoing influence on the sport and his effectiveness in developing elite talent within the discipline that defined his professional career.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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