Euric Bobb Explained

Euric Allan Bobb (born 31 October 1943) is an economist and former athlete from Trinidad and Tobago.

Athletics

As an athlete he specialized in the 400 metres. He finished sixth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics, together with teammates Benedict Cayenne, Edwin Roberts and George Simon.[1] [2]

Career

Bobb was born in Trinidad and educated at Presentation College and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where in 1966 he obtained a degree in economics.[3] After retiring from athletics he was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago from 1984 to 1988.[4] In 1994, he was awarded the Trinidad & Tobago Chaconia Gold Medal for outstanding public service.[2] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Euric Bobb. https://web.archive.org/web/20090106093113/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/euric-bobb-1.html. dead. 6 January 2009. Sports-Reference. 6 January 2009. 9 June 2018.
  2. Web site: EURIC BOBB. Best of Trinidad. 9 June 2018.
  3. "Cambridge Tripos Examination results", The Times, 23 June 1966, p. 28.
  4. Web site: Past Governors . Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
    - Web site: Bobb appointed chairman of MHTL. The Trinidad Guardian. 10 May 2015. 9 June 2018.
  5. Web site: Euric Allan Bobb. www.fcsportsfoundation.com. 9 June 2018. 12 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143611/http://www.fcsportsfoundation.com/athletes/euric-allan-bobb/. dead.

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