Jamie Adjetey-Nelson Explained

Jamie Adjetey-Nelson
Fullname:Jamie Nathaniel Adjetey-Nelson
Nationality:Canadian
Sport:Athletics
Event:Decathlon
Birth Date:20 May 1984
Birth Place:Scarborough, Ontario
Weight:86kg (190lb)

Jamie Adjetey-Nelson (born May 20, 1984) is a Canadian athlete who competes in the decathlon. He grew up in Windsor, Ontario and was a part of their track and field team, the University of Windsor Athletics club, and the University of Windsor track and field team.[1] Adjetey-Nelson won gold in the decathlon at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1]

Competition record

Representing
2003Bridgetown, Barbados3rd4 × 100 m relay41.74
2004Sherbrooke, Canada3rdDecathlon6733 pts
2007Bangkok, Thailand9thDecathlon7517 pts
2009Belgrade, Serbia6thDecathlon7378 pts
Beirut, Lebanon3rdDecathlon7602 pts
2010Delhi, Indiabgcolor=gold1stDecathlon8070 pts
2011Daegu, South KoreaDecathlonDNF

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Notes and References

  1. News: Canada's Adjetey-Nelson seals decathlon gold . . 8 October 2010 . 2010-10-08.