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  1. Donovan Bailey OC OOnt (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)
  2. May 3, 2024 · Donovan Bailey, Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who specialized in the 100-meter dash, winning a gold medal in the event at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He also ran the last leg of the 4 x 100-meter relay to help the Canadian team win a gold medal. Learn more about Baileys life and career.

  3. Aug 6, 2008 · 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 ...

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  4. Aug 6, 2021 · Julian McKenzie. Aug 6, 2021. 7. It has been 25 years since Donovan Bailey electrified the world of athletics, and an entire nation, with a blazing, world record sprint down the stretch of...

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  5. CBC Sports. 178K subscribers. Subscribed. 366. 34K views 3 years ago. On July 27, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics, Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey set a world record in the 100-metre dash. Relive...

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  7. 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.

  8. Learn from the 1996 100m gold medallist and world record holder how he disrupted the sport, chose commitment over regret, and wrote his own story in his new book. Read his exclusive interview with Olympics.com ahead of the launch of his memoir.

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