David Ejoke

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David Ejoke
Personal information
NationalityNigerian
Born (1939-11-08) 8 November 1939 (age 83)
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)200 metres

David Ejoke (born 8 November 1939) is a Nigerian sprinter. He competed in the 200 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1] He won a bronze medal in the 220 yards at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Ejoke also won a silver medal in the 200 metres at the 1965 All-Africa Games.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "David Ejoke Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2017.