Jimmy Omagbemi

James 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]

Jimmy Omagbemi
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Nigeria
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1958 Cardiff 4 × 110 yd relay

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Nigeria
1958 Commonwealth Games Cardiff 5th 100 Yards 9.7 secs[3]
2nd 4 X 100 Yards
1960 Summer Olympics Rome, Italy Heat 100 meters 26.20 m
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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jimmy Omagbemi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. Ikhazuagbe, Duro (13 November 2012). "Former Nigeria Track Star, Omagbemi, Dies At 81". Thisday. Lagos.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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