Samson Olajidie Oyeledun (born 10 January 1954) is a Nigerian former sprinter. He competed in the

1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1980), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad (russian: Игры XXII Олимпиады, Igry XXII Olimpiady) and commo ...

and in the

1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon ...

. He also competed in the

1982 Commonwealth Games The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Australia, from 30 September to 9 October 1982. The Opening Ceremony was held at the QEII Stadium (named after Elizabeth II), in the Brisbane suburb of Nathan. The QEII Stadium was also the a ...

where he won gold in the 4 x 100 metres relay, as well as running in the 100 metres and 200 metres sprint.

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* * 1958 births Living people Nigerian male sprinters Olympic athletes for Nigeria Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games gold medallists for Nigeria Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Medallists at the 1982 Commonwealth Games {{Nigeria-athletics-bio-stub