Lynn Headley

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Lynn Headley
Personal information
NationalityJamaican
Born (1943-04-07) 7 April 1943 (age 80)
Kingston, Jamaica
Sport
SportSprinting
Event100 metres
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1966 Kingston 4×110 yards relay

Lynn Headley (born 7 April 1943) is a Jamaican sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lynn Headley Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2017.