Felix grew up in and I believe still lives in the United States. In fact, he may even have dual citizenship. When you realize that he almost totally a product of the United States system, it is less surprising.Topping the men's list is Felix Sánchez of the Dominican Republic. He also is the only athlete from DOM in the top 100, with only one other from that country on the list of 560, ranked at #208. What makes for this kind of circumstance, where obviously there is not a strong national program or exceptional coach, yet the country produces the world #1?
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Lee Nichols
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