Amman Jalmaani

Amman Jalmaani (December 15, 1948 – November 23, 2021) was a Filipino swimmer who competed in the Summer Olympics and the Asian Games.

Amman Jalmaani
Personal information
Full nameAmmante Jalmaani
Born(1948-12-15)December 15, 1948
Jolo, Philippines
DiedNovember 23, 2021(2021-11-23) (aged 72)
Zamboanga City, Philippines
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place1970 Bangkok100 m breastroke
Silver medal – second place1970 Bangkok200 m breastroke
Silver medal – second place1970 Bangkok4 x 100 m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place1966 Bangkok100 m breastroke
Bronze medal – third place1966 Bangkok4 x 100 m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place1974 Tehran4 x 100 m medley relay

Career

Jalmaani competed at the 1964, 1968 and the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] He also participated at the 1966 Asian Games where he won two bronze medals,[2] and the 1970 Asian Games, winning three silver medals.[3][4] His last major competition was the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran where he clinched a bronze medal.[4]

Later life and death

After his retirement, Jalmaani resided in Zamboanga City and served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He died in Zamboanga City on November 23, 2021.[4]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Amman Jalmaani Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  2. Clarito, Ariel Ian (April 2, 2020). "The man who walked underwater". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  3. "Swimmers Anor, Jalmaani shine in PNG Mindanao elims". Sunstar. September 11, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  4. Clarito, Ariel Ian (November 27, 2021). "Swimming Olympian Amman Jalmaani dies". Rappler. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
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