Byron LaBeach
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Jamaican sprinter (1930–2021)
Byron LaBeach (11 October 1930 – 12 December 2021) was a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Life and career
[edit ]LaBeach was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on 11 October 1930.[1] He won gold medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games with the Jamaican ×ばつ100 metres relay">×ばつ100 metres relay and ×ばつ400 metres relay">×ばつ400 metres relay teams. He was the brother of Panamanian sprinter Lloyd La Beach.[2] Byron LaBeach died on 12 December 2021, at the age of 91.[2]
Competition record
[edit ]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Jamaica | |||||
| 1952 | Olympics | Helsinki, Finland | 5th, Qtr 1 | 100 m | 11.05/11.0 |
References
[edit ]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Byron LaBeach". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Former Jamaican Olympian, Byron LaBeach Dies at Age 91". South Florida Caribbean News. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
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