Jimmy Omagbemi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Stephen Omajuwa "Jimmy"•Omagbemi |
| Used name | Jimmy•Omagbemi |
| Born | 26 November 1930 in Warri, Delta (NGR) |
| Died | 12 November 2012 in Hooks, Texas (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 68 kg |
| NOC |  Nigeria |
Biography
Jimmy Omagbemi was a Nigerian sprinter who helped them win a silver medal in the 4x110 yard relay at the 1948 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. He also placed fifth in the 100 yards at those Games. He later became a member of the Nigerian National Sports Commission, before settling in the United States.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.4 (1958); 200 – 21.3y (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Jimmy Omagbemi | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h1 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | AC h1 r2/3 | ||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Jimmy Omagbemi | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | 6 h1 r2/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Father-in-law of Mary Onyali-Omagbemi
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1958 Cardiff ATH silver: 4×110 yards relay)