Donovan Bailey

Olympic athlete

1967 –

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Who is Donovan Bailey?

Donovan Bailey is a retired Canadian sprinter, who once held the world record for the 100 metres race following his gold medal performance in the 1996 Olympic Games. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m. Particularly noted for his top speed, Bailey ran 27.07 mph in his 1996 Olympic title run, the fastest ever recorded at the time.

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Born
Dec 16, 1967
Manchester Parish
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Nationality
  • Canada
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Education
  • Sheridan College
Lived in
  • Oakville

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on July 23, 2013

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