Stephen Okumu

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameStephen•Okumu
Used nameStephen•Okumu
Born28 February 1959
Died7 October 2019 in Nairobi, Nairobi (KEN)
NOC Kenya

Biography

As an amateur boxer, Stephen Okumu’s greatest moment came when he was chosen to represent Kenya as a light-middleweight at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. There, he was defeated in his first bout against Great Britain’s Rod Douglas and eliminated from the tournament. Okumu did not turn professional afterwards, but instead took up the administration of the sport, as well as international refereeing. It was in the latter role that he received the most acclaim and, between October 2004 and his sudden death 15 years later, he oversaw 73 professional bouts. By career, he was a sergeant with the Kenya Police.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Boxing KEN Stephen Okumu
Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) =17