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Athletics At The 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's 400 Metres
The men's 400 metres was an event at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow Moscow is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Russia by population, largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva (river), Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents with .... The competition was held from July 27 to July 30, 1980. Fifty athletes from 32 nations competed. The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The event was won by 0.24 seconds by Viktor Markin of the Soviet Union, the nation's first title in the men's 400 metres and first medal in the event since 1956. With the United States boycotting the Games, the country was not represented on the podium for the first time since 1920. Australia earned its first medal in the event with Rick Mitchell's silver, while East Germany won its first medal with Frank Schaffer's bronze, which was the first medal by any German since t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luzhniki Stadium
The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, commonly known as Luzhniki Stadium, is the national stadium of Russia, located in its capital city, Moscow. Its total seating capacity of 78,011 makes it the List of football stadiums in Russia, largest football stadium in Russia and the List of European stadiums by capacity, ninth-largest stadium in Europe. The stadium is a part of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, and is located in Khamovniki District of the Central Administrative Okrug of Moscow city. The name ''Luzhniki'' derives from the flood meadows in the bend of Moskva River where the stadium was built, translating roughly as "The Meadows". The stadium is located at Luzhniki Street, 24, Moscow. Luzhniki was the main stadium of the 1980 Summer Olympics, 1980 Olympic Games, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as some of the competitions, including the Athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics, athletics and Football at the 1980 Summer Olympics, final of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Coombs
Joseph Coombs (born June 15, 1952 in Montrose, Chaguanas) is a retired athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who specialized in the 400 metres and 4 x 400 metres relay. He attended the University of Alabama The University of Alabama (informally known as Alabama, UA, the Capstone, or Bama) is a Public university, public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of .... He now resides with his wife and his children. International competitions References Best of Trinidad 1952 births Living people [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dele Udo
Ndubuisi ("Dele") Udo (24 May 1957 – 15 July 1981) was a Nigerian sprinter. He was a collegiate champion at the University of Missouri in the 1970s and competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he reached the semi-finals. He was shot dead in 1981, following an argument with a police officer in Lagos. Udo ran for the University of Missouri, where he competed alongside teammate Godwin Obasogie. His identity was falsely claimed by Charles Moses Sir Charles Alfred Joseph Moses (21 January 19009 February 1988) was a British-born Australian administrator who was general manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) from 1935 until 1965. A 1918 graduate of the Royal Military ... in 1980. References External links * 1957 births 1981 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Nigerian male sprinters Olympic athletes for Nigeria African Games silver medalists for Nigeria African Games silver medalists in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Ramotshabi
Joseph Ramotshabi (born 1 June 1962) is a Botswana sprinter. He competed in the 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly 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 .... References External links * 1962 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Botswana male sprinters Botswana male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Botswana Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1986 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Botswana Place of birth missing (living people) {{Botswana-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horia Toboc
Horia Toboc (born 7 February 1955) is a Romanian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... References 1955 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Romanian male sprinters Romanian male hurdlers Olympic athletes for Romania Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Romanian sportsmen {{Romania-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lupiya
Charles Lupiya (born 18 May 1953) is a Zambian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He later served as a coach, including being a mentor to world champion Samuel Matete Samuel Matete (born 27 July 1968 in Chingola) is a retired male track and field athlete from Zambia, who competed mainly in 400 metres hurdles. Career Noted for his exceptionally fast finish, he was one of the world's leading hurdlers in the earl .... References 1953 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Zambian male sprinters Olympic athletes for Zambia Athletes (track and field) at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Zambia Place of birth missing (living people) {{Zambia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Ayoo
Silver Ayoo (born 26 November 1950) is a Ugandan former athlete who competed as a sprinter in 400 metre events. He represented Uganda at the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics. Ayoo took part in the 400 metres race at the 1972 Summer Olympics and was eliminated in the opening heats. At the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Ayoo was a bronze medallist in the 400 metres hurdles. Ayoo won a silver and bronze medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, in the 400 metres and 4 x 400 metres relay respectively. He missed the 1976 Summer Olympics The 1976 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Montreal 1976 (), were an international multi-sport event held from July 17 to August 1, 1976, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Montreal ... as Uganda were one of the countries that boycotted. Back at the Olympics in 1980 he improved on his previous performance in the 400 metres by progressing to the quarter-finals. He wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Didier Dubois (athlete)
Didier Dubois (born 22 May 1957 in Malo-les-Bains) is a French former sprinter who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly 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 .... References 1957 births Living people Athletes from Hauts-de-France French male sprinters Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1979 Mediterranean Games Mediterranean Games gold medalists for France Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics 20th-century French sportsmen 21st-century French sportsmen French Athletics Championships winners {{France-sprint-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert Cameron
Bertland Cameron (born 16 November 1959) is a retired Jamaican sprinter who mainly competed over 400 metres. He represented Jamaica at three consecutive editions of the Summer Olympics. Cameron won the 400 m title at the first World Championships in Athletics. He was also the 1982 Commonwealth Games champion in the event and won a number of gold medals at regional competitions. He helped the Jamaican runners to a silver medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Cameron carried the Jamaican flag at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. He was chosen as the Jamaica Sportsperson of the year three times consecutively from 1981 to 1983. He is currently a coach in Jamaica. Career Born in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, his first medal on the international stage came at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, where he helped Jamaica to a 4 × 400 m relay silver medal behind Kenya. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constantino Reis
Constantino Reis (born 1961) is a former Mozambican sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres and the men's 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... References External links * 1961 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Mozambican male sprinters Olympic athletes for Mozambique 20th-century Mozambican sportspeople Date of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Mozambique-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Dramiga
Charles Dramiga (born 15 January 1954) is a Ugandan sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... Competing for the New Mexico Lobos track and field team, Dramiga won the 1976 600 yards at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships. References 1954 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Ugandan male sprinters Olympic athletes for Uganda Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Ugandan sportsmen NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships winners New Mexico Lobos men's track and field athletes {{Uganda-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
