Sebastián Keitel


Sebastián Keitel Bianchi is a Chilean former sprinter who competed mostly in the 200 metres. He was coached by renowned Chilean coach Pedro Soto Acuña.
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Biography

Sebastián Keitel comes from an athletics family, his grandfather, Alberto Keitel was a sprinter in the 1930s, while 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 and the 200 metres. At his prime, he was regarded as the fastest Caucasian 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 from Canal 13.
In 2013, Keitel served as a judge for the Chilean talent show from Chilevisión.

Personal life

He was married to a former Chilean sprinter, Lisette Rondón. Their son, Sebastián Keitel Rondón, is also a promising athlete. Elisa Keitel Rondón, Olimpia Keitel Ossa and Ema Keitel Ossa.
Keitel is a practicing Roman Catholic, has German, Italian, Swedish and Danish ancestry.

International competitions

Personal bests