Michael Aguilar

Born in New York in 1979, track sprinter and hurdler Michael Aguilar became both a State and Ivy League champion whilst in college. Aguilar became a professional athlete, representing Belize through his parents. In 2003 he competed at both the Pan American Games and the World Championships, earning a place on the Belizean Olympic team. The following year, Aguilar and fellow sprinter Emma Wade were the only athletes to represent their nation at the 2004 Athina Olympics. Aguilar ran in the 400 metres hurdles but was eliminated in the heats.

After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Aguilar formed the hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall, releasing their first album in 2006. Using the stage name of Double O, he also worked as a successful producer and DJ.

Personal Best: 400H – 50.75 (2004).