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Donovan Bailey. Donovan Bailey OC [1] OOnt [2] (born December 16, 1967) is a retired Jamaican-Canadian sprinter. He once held the world record for the 100 metres. He recorded a time of 9.84 seconds to become Olympic champion in 1996. He was the first Canadian to legally break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m.
- Donovan Anthony Bailey
- Jamaican-Canadian
- 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
- 91 kg (201 lb)
May 3, 2024 · Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967, Manchester, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who specialized in the 100-metre dash, winning a gold medal in the event at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Bailey moved to Oakville, Ontario, Canada, in 1981 to live with his father. He was on the track team in high school, and at age 16 he ran the ...
Donovan Anthony Bailey, OC, O.Ont., track and field sprinter (born 16 December 1967 in Manchester Parish, Jamaica). Donovan Bailey won the gold medal for Canada in the men’s 100m at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, setting a world record with a time of 9.84 seconds. He later won a second Olympic gold medal when he led Team Canada to a first ...
Oct 29, 2023 · The Canadian sprinter and double Olympic gold medallist recounts his personal journey to the pinnacle of athletics in his new book. He reveals his concerns about race, racism, self-worth, injuries, coaches and rivals in his fast-paced career.
- Sean Mcalister
- Sometimes the only way forward is through disruption. “Michael and I, we’re a team,” says Bailey, reflecting on his race with Johnson in an exclusive interview with Olympics.com.
- You either choose commitment or regret. Bailey’s journey to the highest echelons of track & field was in no way conventional. A promising runner in high school, he had given up athletics in college and dreamed of playing basketball in the NBA.
- It’s not how fast you get out of the blocks, it’s how strong you finish. “Linford always talked about going out on the ‘b’ of the ‘bang’. Man, I was going out on the ‘g’ of the bang every single time,” Bailey says of his start in the 100m races that often saw him trailing his rivals right from the off.
- Put the hard work in and everything else will follow. Nowadays, Bailey is a statesman of the sport, so when he gives advice, aspiring athletes - and even those pursuing other walks of life - would do well to listen.
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Jun 13, 2021 · Listen to the interview with the sprinter who set a world record and spoke out about racism in Canada 25 years ago. Bailey reflects on his journey, his regrets and his impact on the sport and society.
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