Musa Dogon Yaro (27 February 1945 – August 2008) was a Nigerian sprinter. Musa competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 27 February 1945 Kagoro, British Nigeria |
| Died | August 2008 (aged 63) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 400 metres |
Personal life
editDogonyaro attended Biola University, where he was a football and track athlete. He later earned a doctorate degree in physical education. He worked at the Kaduna State Sports Council and was later director of Sports development at the Federal Ministry of Sports.[2]
He was a father of four children.
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Musa Dogon Yaro Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ^ Ijirigho, Bruce (27 January 2009). "Farewell to a Fallen Comrade Dr. Musa Dogonyaro:". Nigeriaworld.com.
External links
edit- Musa Dogonyaro at Olympedia
- Musa Dogonyaro at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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