Papa Malick Diop

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePapa Malick•Diop
Used namePapa Malick•Diop
Born25 October 1944 in Dakar, Dakar (SEN)
Died24 June 2013 in Dakar, Dakar (SEN)
Measurements185 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsJaraf, Dakar
NOC Senegal

Biography

Papa Malick Diop played for Senegal at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. He was considered a member of Senegal’s “Golden Generation” in basketball. Diop also helped Senegal win the 1968 and 1972 African Championship. He later coached local club Jaraaf.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) SEN Papa Malick Diop
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Senegal 15
1972 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) SEN Papa Malick Diop
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Senegal 15