Emmanuel Matadi

Emmanuel Matadi born 15 April 1991 in Monrovia, Liberia. Liberian Olympian specializing in sprinting events.[2] Matadi has represented his birth country of Liberia in the 2016 Rio Olympics, African Senior Championship and 2017 world championships. Matadi has become more than just a sprinter in the eyes of Liberia's citizens but more so a national hero.

Emmanuel Matadi
Matadi at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1991-04-15) 15 April 1991
Monrovia, Liberia
EducationMinnesota State University Mankato
Height6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
Weight215 lb (97kg)
Sport
Country Liberia
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
College teamMankato Mavericks[1]
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Liberia
African Championships
2016 Durban200 m

Matadi attended the University Of Louisville before transferring to Minnesota State University, Mankato. At MNSU Matadi won national titles in the 100m and 200m, also holds Liberia's national records in the 60m, 100m and 200 metres. Internationally; Matadi won bronze in the 200 metres at the 2016 African Championships and made his Olympic debut while competing for Liberia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 100m and 200m. He was the flag bearer for Liberia in the Parade of Nations.[3]

2017 world championships Matadi was one of three Africans to advance to the semifinals of the 100m in London.

Personal bests

Outdoor

NR Indoor

International competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Liberia
2016 African Championships Durban, South Africa 5th 100 m 10.24 (w)
3rd 200 m 20.55
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 43rd (h) 100 m 10.31
30th (h) 200 m 20.49
2017 World Championships London, United Kingdom 14th (sf) 100 m 10.20
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 23rd (sf) 100 m 10.28
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References
  1. Emmanuel Matadi. gocards.com
  2. Emmanuel Matadi at World Athletics
  3. "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony". 16 August 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.


Olympic Games
Preceded by
Phobay Kutu-Akoi		 Flagbearer for  Liberia
2016 Rio de Janeiro		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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