Jimmy Thoronka Explained

Sport:Athletics
Event:60 metres, 100 metres

Jimmy Thoronka (born 6 June 1994) is a professional sprinter from Sierra Leone. He defected from his native country to live in England after competing in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. His mother and four siblings were killed by ebola, and he was arrested in March 2015 while living on the streets in London for "running while black".[1] [2] He then had a legal battle with the government of the United Kingdom after his application to stay was rejected.[3]

In May 2018, he was allowed to stay in the UK.[4]

Major international competitions

2014Commonwealth GamesGlasgow, United Kingdom6th (Heat 1, Heats)4 × 100 m40.55

Domestic competitions

2018United Kingdom Indoor ChampionshipsBirmingham, United Kingdom5th (Heat 5, Heats)60m7.00

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018-05-19. From top sprinter to homeless in London – what happened next to Jimmy Thoronka?. 2021-07-15. the Guardian. en.
  2. Web site: Top Sierra Leone athlete arrested after he was found living rough in London. .
  3. Web site: Jimmy Thoronka: Home Office rejects application to stay in UK. .
  4. Web site: Sierra Leonean athlete can stay in UK after three-year legal fight. .

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