Chidi Imoh
Chukwudi "Chidi" Imoh (born 27 August 1965)[1] is a former sprinter from Nigeria who won an Olympic silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He also won a silver medal in the 100 metres at the 1986 Goodwill Games, finished behind Ben Johnson and ahead of Carl Lewis. He won a 60 metres bronze medal at the 1991 World Indoor Championships, and he became African champion in 1984 and 1985.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Chukwudi Imoh |
Born | 27 August 1965 |
Medal record |
In 1986 he posted the world leading time for that year in the 100 metres.
He won the 100 metres race in the 1987 All-Africa Games.
Imoh is also a former runner for the University of Missouri in Columbia. He holds the records there in the 200 m outdoor with a time of 19.9, the 100 m outdoor with a time of 10.00 and in the 55 m indoor with a time of 6.10.
Personal bests
- 100 metres - 10.00 (1986)
- 200 metres - 21.04 (1985)
References
- "Athletic profile for Chidi Imoh". International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
External links
- Chidi Imoh at World Athletics
- Chidi Imoh at the International Olympic Committee
- Chidi Imoh at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)