Donovan Bailey with Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin, and Robert Esmie (left to right), the Men's 4x100m relay team that won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics and dominated competitions from 1994 to 1998.
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Donovan Bailey
Donovan Bailey
Everyone knew he could run
Date of birth
1967
Point of origin
Jamaïque
Bailey immigrated to Canada at twelve.
Donovan Bailey immediately after sprinting to a gold medal and a world record in the Men’s 100m at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Donovan Bailey, 1967- , Jamaica.
Bailey immigrated to Canada at twelve. Famous for his speed and power as a champion sprinter, Bailey established himself in business between his high school and international athletic careers. During the 1990s, Bailey earned many athletic honours for his sprinting, including two Olympic gold medals at the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta. He retired from sprinting in 2001 and is now a sports commentator, consultant, and advocate for charitable work.
