The Fourth Felix Sanchez Athletics Classic is taking place this Saturday, 20 April 2024 at the Luguelin Santos track in Bayaguana, Monte Plata province, as of 2pm. The event gathers international competitors and is listed by World Athletics, the international athletics federation, as part of its Continental Tour.
Among those registered to participate are Alexander Ogando (DOM), Ronal Longa (COL), Salwa Eid Naser (BRN), Yeral Núñez (DOM), Anabel Medina (DOM), Roxana Gómez Calderón (CUB), Fiordaliza Cofil (DOM), José González (DOM), and Franquelo Pérez (DOM).
The event is held at the Monte Plata track given that the largest stadium in the country, the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium for the past years has been dedicated to international artist shows that have damaged the track. Festival Capitalia is happening at the stadium on the same Saturday, 20 April. The track is long due for repairs of the track. The stadium will host the track competitions for the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2026.
Felix Sanchez is a two-time Olympic gold medal winner (Athens 2004 and London 2012) in the 400 m hurdles.
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World Athletics
18 April 2024