Felix Sanchez and the Wall Street Journal

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Dominican two-time Olympic gold medal winner, Felix Sanchez will always be remembered for his emotional reaction when he was on the podium to receive the Olympic gold medal. A feature in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, 19 August describes that moment as "one of the most indelible images from the London 2012 Games" and comments on what makes athletes (and spectators) cry when national anthems are played, using him as an example. The writer focuses on the ritual that cuts right through what he calls the "calm-under-pressure stoicism that athletes spend years building up."

Competing in the Diamond League in Stockholm last week, Felix Sanchez came second with a time of 48.93 in the 400m hurdles. Michael Tinsley of the United States was first with 48.50. Third place went to Laford Green, 48.97.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444443504577599461388080898.html

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