Kofi Okyir

Kofi Okyir
Personal information
Birth nameKofi Okyir
Born (1951-06-07) 7 June 1951 (age 73)
Sport
Country Ghana
SportAthletics
EventSprints
Medal record
All-Africa Games
Silver medal – second place 1973 Lagos 4 x 100m
British Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1974 Christchurch 4 x 100m

Kofi Okyir (born 7 June 1951) is a Ghanaian former athlete.

A specialist sprinter, Okyir ran for Angelo State University[1] in Texas and was a teammate of Ghanaian long jumper Joshua Owusu, who he grew up with in Kumasi and had recommended Okyir to recruiters.[2] Okyir was the NAIA champion in the 100 yard dash in 1973.[2]

Okyir won 4 x 100 metres silver medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games and 1974 British Commonwealth Games. He holds the African record for the 100 yard dash, setting a mark of 9.40 seconds in Austin in 1974.

References

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  1. ^ "Roberts Excels in Texas Relays". The New York Times. 15 April 1973.
  2. ^ a b "Angelo's Okyir Offers Insights on Sprinting". The Times. 25 May 1974.
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