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Amadou Meïté

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Name
  
Amadou Meite

Role
  
Olympic athlete


Died
  
February 11, 2014

Children
  
Ben Youssef Meite

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Amadou Meïté (November 28, 1949 – February 11, 2014) was a sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1972 and 1976. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 100 metres at the 1978 All-Africa Games.

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Meïté was the father of Ben Youssef Meïté, a double African champion in 2010 and 2012, respectively, in 100 and 200 meters.

In January 2014, Amadou Meïté was hospitalized in Abidjan for an undisclosed illness, after being transferred there from the University Hospital in Yopougon. He died in February 2014 at the age of 64.

Personal bests

  • 100 metres – 10.32 (1980)
  • References

    Amadou Meïté Wikipedia


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