David Ejoke
David Ejoke (born November 8, 1939 in Umukwata , Delta ) is a retired Nigerian sprinter .
At the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 1964, he was eliminated over 200 m in the preliminary run.
In 1965 he won silver over 200 m at the Africa Games .
The following year he won bronze over 220 yards at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston in 1966 . Over 100 yards he finished fourth, and in the 4-by-110-yard relay and the 4-by-440-yard relay, he was sixth each.
At the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, he reached the quarter-finals over 200 m and was eliminated in the first round of the 4-by-400-meter relay .
Personal bests
- 100 yards: 9.4 s, March 17, 1962, Port Harcourt
- 220 yards: 20.8 s, April 9, 1965, Lagos (corresponds to 20.7 s over 200 m)
Web links
- David Ejoke in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- David Ejoke in the database of Sports-Reference (English; archived from the original )
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SURNAME | Ejoke, David |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nigerian sprinter |
DATE OF BIRTH | November 8, 1939 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Umukwata , Delta |