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Edward Ofili

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Edward Ofili
Personal information
Born (1957-09-20) 20 September 1957 (age 67)
Sport
Country Nigeria
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m: 10.42
200 m: 20.87
Medal record
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Dakar 200 m
Bronze medal – third place 1979 Dakar 100 m

Edward ("Ed") Ofili (born 20 September 1957) is a Nigerian former sprinter who competed in the 1970s and specialized in 100 metres and 200 metres events. He was an Olympian, competing for Nigeria in 1976, and ran collegiate track and field for the University of Missouri[1] He won a gold medal in 200 metres at the inaugural 1979 African Championships in Athletics.[2]

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1979 African Championships in Athletics Dakar, Senegal 3rd 100 m 10.66
1st 200 m 20.90

References

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  1. ^ "Mizzou's Olympians".
  2. ^ "African Championships". GBR Athletics.com. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
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