Jimmy Massallay
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 Massallay in the 1980 Olympic 800 m | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
| Born | 9 November 1952 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 400 metres |
James Massallay (born 9 November 1952) is a Sierra Leonean sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres, 800 metres, and 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]
Massallay qualified in three events at the 1980 Summer Olympics. On 27 July 1980, he finished 7th in his 800 m heat and 5th in his 400 m race, failing to advance in both events.[2][3]
The following week, he was selected as the second leg of the Sierra Leonean 4 × 400 m team. The team finished 8th in their heat and did not advance.[3]
Massallay's race was used as an example of the intersection between colonialism and the Olympic Games.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jimmy Massallay Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ Jimmy Massallay at Olympedia
- ^ a b Jimmy Massallay at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "Sport and colonialism". Swiss National Museum. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
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