Ainsley Armstrong
Ainsley Edward Armstrong (born December 27, 1952 in Arima ) is a former sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago .
At the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, he reached the quarter-finals over 100 m and the semi- finals over 200 m .
In 1976 he reached the semi-finals at the Olympic Games in Montreal over 100 m. Over 200 m he did not reach the finish line in advance.
He is married to the American sprinter Debra Armstrong (née Edwards). Their son, Aaron Armstrong , won an Olympic silver medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay in 2008.
Personal bests
- 100 m: 10.29 s, May 19, 1984, Port of Spain
- 200 m: 20.3 s, June 29, 1976, Lappeenranta
Web links
- Ainsley Armstrong in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
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SURNAME | Armstrong, Ainsley |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Armstrong, Ainsley Edward |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 27, 1952 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Arima |