Sebastián Keitel

Sebastián Keitel Bianchi (born 14 February 1973) is a Chilean politician and former sprinter who serves as senator of the Biobío Region since March 2022. He competed mostly in the 200 metres and was coached by renowned Chilean coach Pedro Soto Acuña.

From 2018 to 2022, he served as deputy of the district 10 of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.

Biography Sebastián Keitel comes from an athletics family, his grandfather, Alberto Keitel was a sprinter in the 1930s, as was his father, Alberto Keitel Jr., in the 1960s. His grandmother, María Cristina Böcke, was the South American discus throw champion in 1939.

He has been successful at the regional level, and won a bronze medal at the 1995 World Indoor Championships. He currently holds the national records of Chile in the 100 metres (10.10 s) and the 200 metres (20.15 s). At his prime, he was regarded as the fastest white man in the world in the 200 metres.

Political career After his retirement, Keitel was a candidate to councillor for Santiago commune in 2012.

Later, Keitel announced that he would run as a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies of Chile for the 2017 Chilean general election, as an independent affiliated with Political Evolution.

TV career In 2012 and 2013, Keitel served as host and trainer for the Chilean reality show Mundos Opuestos (Opposite Worlds) from Canal 13.

In 2013, Keitel served as a judge for the Chilean talent show (Jump If You Can) from Chilevisión.

Personal life He was married to former Chilean sprinter, Lisette Rondón. Their son, Sebastián, is also a promising athlete.

Keitel, a practicing Roman Catholic, has German, Italian, Swedish and Danish ancestry.

International competitions

Personal bests 100 metres - 10.10 (1998) 200 metres - 20.15 (1998)