James Stephen Omajuwa “Jimmy” Omagbemi (26 November 1930 – 12 November 2012) was a Nigerian track and field athlete who represented the country at the

1958 Commonwealth Games The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games (Welsh: Gemau Ymerodraeth Prydain a'r Gymanwlad 1958) were held in Cardiff, Wales, from 18–26 July 1958. Thirty-five nations sent a total of 1,130 athletes and 228 officials to the Cardiff Games ...

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. At the games, he was fifth in the 100 yards and won silver in the 4×100 yards relay. He participated in the 1960 and

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but did not medal. He attended

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and was coached by Bud Winter.

Competition record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Omagbemi, Jimmy 1930 births 2012 deaths Olympic athletes for Nigeria Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics Nigerian male sprinters Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Nigeria Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games San Jose State Spartans men's track and field athletes Members of Thames Valley Harriers Medallists at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games