Jimmy Omagbemi Explained

James Stephen Omajuwa “Jimmy” Omagbemi (26 November 1930  - 12 November 2012)[1] was a Nigerian track and field athlete who represented the country at the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff. At the games, he was fifth in the 100 yards and won silver in the 4×100 yards relay. He participated in the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics but did not medal.[2] He attended San Jose State College and was coached by Bud Winter.

Competition record

Representing
1958Commonwealth GamesCardiffbgcolor= 5th100 Yards 9.7 secs[3]
2nd4 X 100 Yards
1960Summer OlympicsRome, Italybgcolor=Heat100 meters26.20 m

Notes and References

  1. Jimmy Omagbemi Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418070328/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/om/jimmy-omagbemi-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 11 July 2017.
  2. News: Ikhazuagbe . Duro . 13 November 2012 . Former Nigeria Track Star, Omagbemi, Dies At 81 . Thisday . Lagos .
  3. Web site: Commonwealth Games Federation - Past Commonwealth Games . 28 February 2017 . https://archive.today/20120914052130/http://www.thecgf.com/games/results.asp . 14 September 2012 . dead .