Benedict Majekodunmi
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 12 January 1940 |
| Died | (aged 82)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 100 metres |
Benedict A. Majekodunmi (12 January 1940 – January 2023) was a Nigerian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and was a member of Nigeria's 4 × 100 metres relay team in 1968 and 1972.[2] Majekodunmi won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games.
References
[edit]- ^ "Nigeria Olympian Association Mourns Late Benedict Majekodunmi". BSN Sports. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Benedict Majekodunmi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
External links
[edit]- Benedict Majekodunmi at Olympics.com
- Benedict Majekodunmi at Olympedia
- Benedict Majekodunmi at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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