About Joel Sánchez
Born 1966. Joel Sánchez is a Mexican athletics competitor.
Joel Sánchez Guerrero (born 15 September 1966) is a Mexican race walker, who made his debut at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was disqualified in the men's 20 km race. His greatest achievement was a bronze medal in the 50 kilometres walk at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Among his other international performances, he was the gold medallist at the 1999 Pan American Games and a silver medallist at the 1991 Pan American Games.
Personal bests 20 km: 1:19:00 hrs – Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany, 8 May 1999 50 km: 3:44:36 hrs – Sydney, Australia, 29 September 2000
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Who is Joel Sánchez?
Mexican racewalker
When was Joel Sánchez born?
Joel Sánchez was born on 15 September 1966 in Mexico City.
What is Joel Sánchez's occupation?
Joel Sánchez is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Joel Sánchez?
Joel Sánchez is Mexican.
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