Jimmy Omagbemi

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Jimmy Omagbemi
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of Nigeria (1914-1952).svg  Nigeria
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1958 Cardiff 4 × 110 yd relay

James Stephen Omajuwa “Jimmy” 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] He attended San Jose State College and was coached by Bud Winter.

Competition record

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
1958 Commonwealth Games Cardiff 5th100 Yards9.7 secs [3]
2nd4 X 100 Yards
1960 Summer Olympics Rome, Italy Heat100 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. "Commonwealth Games Federation - Past Commonwealth Games". Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2017.