Michael Sokolowski
Michael Sokolowski (born 24 February 1962) is a retired Canadian sprinter. He was a member of Canada's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics, which placed 8th.[1] Alongside nearly every sprinter at the Scarborough Optimist Track and Field Club, Mike admitted to using performance enhancing drugs at the Dubin Inquiry in 1989 and subsequently had his funding suspended.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 24 February 1962 Katowice, Poland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 400m, 4×400m relay |
| College team | Springfield College |
| Club | Scarborough Optimist Track and Field Club |
He is the older brother of fellow Olympian John Sokolowski.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Sokolowski Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- Charles L. Dubin (1990). Commission of Inquiry Into the Use of Drugs and Banned Practices Intended to Increase Athletic Performance (PDF) (Report). Anti-Doping Knowledge Center. p. 256, 276, 580-581. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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