About Oz Sanchez
Born 1975. Oz Sanchez is an American sport cyclist.
Oscar "Oz" Sanchez (born December 2, 1975) is an American Paralympic handcyclist and triathlete. A former Marine, he has a spinal cord injury following a motorcycle accident in 2001. He started handcycling competitively in 2006, He won medals at the 2008, 2012 Paralympic Games and 2016 Paralympic Games. Sanchez was also a medallist at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
His story is featured in the 2009 documentary Unbeaten, directed by Steven C. Barber. He is of Mexican American descent.
Medals at the Paralympic Games
2016
2012
2008
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Who is Oz Sanchez?
American Paralympic handcyclist
When was Oz Sanchez born?
Oz Sanchez was born on 1 December 1975 in Los Angeles.
What is Oz Sanchez's occupation?
Oz Sanchez is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Oz Sanchez?
Oz Sanchez is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oz Sanchez. https://biography.guide/oz-sanchez/
MLA: "Oz Sanchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oz-sanchez/.
Chicago: "Oz Sanchez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oz-sanchez/.
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