Michael Okantey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Michael Francisco•Okantey |
| Used name | Michael•Okantey |
| Born | 30 October 1939 in Accra, Greater Accra (GHA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 66 kg |
| NOC |  Ghana |
Biography
Michael Okantey had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×110 yards Relay (with Michael Ahey and the non-Olympians Bonner Mends and Bukari Bashiru). In the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Okantey also finished fourth in the 220 yards and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 yards.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.4 (1962); 200 – 21.0y (1963).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GHA |
Michael Okantey | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h4 r1/4 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GHA |
Michael Okantey | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h7 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Ghana | 8 h1 r2/3 | ||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Ghana |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1962 Perth ATH silver: 4×110 yards relay)
Errata
Day of birth also seen incorrectly as 30 October.