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Donovan Bailey OC OOnt (born December 16, 1967) is a retired Jamaican-Canadian sprinter. He once held the world record for the 100 metres. He recorded a time of 9.84 seconds to become Olympic champion in 1996. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m.
May 3, 2024 · Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967, Manchester, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who specialized in the 100-metre dash, winning a gold medal in the event at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Aug 6, 2021 · It has been 25 years since Donovan Bailey electrified the world of athletics, and an entire nation, with a blazing, world record sprint down the stretch of Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Stadium.
Sep 18, 2011 · Donovan Bailey became one of Canada’s most iconic sports figures when he set the 100m world record at Atlanta 1996, running a time of 9.84 seconds to become the world’s fastest man. A week later, Bailey anchored the 4x100m relay team to another gold medal.
Oct 27, 2023 · For Bailey, the answer is simple: put the work in first and everything else will follow. You can learn more lessons from the life journey of Donovan Bailey in his new memoir titled Undisputed: A Champion’s Life, which launches on 31 October 2023.
A Jamaican-born athlete, Bailey moved to Canada in 1981 but did not begin sprinting competitively until a decade later. At this point he possessed an economics degree and was nurturing a budding career in finance.
Aug 6, 2008 · Donovan Anthony Bailey, OC, O.Ont., track and field sprinter (born 16 December 1967 in Manchester Parish, Jamaica). Donovan Bailey won the gold medal for Canada in the men’s 100m at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, setting a world record with a time of 9.84 seconds.
Jun 13, 2021 · Donovan Bailey on 25 years since he called out Canadian racism ahead of his gold medal win. Looking back, Bailey said society needs to carve out space to truly listen and work to...
Honours Summary. 2 x Olympic champion. 3 x World champion. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 1 x Pan American Games Silver medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.
Donovan Bailey's rise to prominence began with his breakthrough performance at the 1995 World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. In a stunning display of speed and power, he blazed through the 100-meter final, capturing the gold medal and solidifying his position as the fastest man on the planet.
