Félix Sánchez (born August 30, 1977) is a retired Dominican-American track and field athlete.

[2][3][4] Sánchez was born in New York City to Dominican-born parents and was raised in San Diego, California.

[6] Sánchez opted to represent the Dominican Republic internationally, and made his debut for that nation in the Pan American games in 1999.

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.