Ivan Benjamin
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
| Born | 25 February 1962 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 100 metres |
Ivan Christian Benjamin (born 25 February 1962) is a Sierra Leonean sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]
He was described as a "major international talent" of Sierra Leone.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1983, Benjamin set his 100 metres personal best of 10.5 seconds.[3]
Benjamin entered in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1980 Olympics.[4] He ran 11.13 seconds placing 6th in his 100 metres heat, and 21.54 seconds to place 5th in his 200 metres heat. In the relay, he anchored the Sierra Leonean team to a 40.77 second time for 6th in their heat.[5] He was also entered in the 4 × 400 metres relay, but did not start that event.[3]
At a separate meeting in 1984, Benjamin set his 200 metres personal best of 21.0 seconds.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Benjamin was born in Freetown.[3] He later became a Czechoslovakian citizen.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ivan Benjamin Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Asst. Sprints Coach at the University of Minnesota and former Sierra Leone International Expresses his frustration at lack of progress in Sierra Leone Athletics". africansportsmonthly.com.
- ^ a b c d Ivan Benjamin at Olympedia
- ^ Ivan Benjamin at Tilastopaja (subscription required)
- ^ Ivan Benjamin at World Athletics
- ^ "Evidence zájmových osob StB (EZO)". svazky.cz (in Czech).
External links
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