Obadele Thompson

(1976-)

Barbadian track and field sprinter

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Obadele “Oba” Thompson (born 30 March 1976) is a Barbados-born Olympic medalist in track and field, lawyer, author, and speaker. He won Barbados’ first and only Olympic medal as an independent country by placing third in the 100 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He is a three-time Olympian (1996, 2000, and 2004), and a finalist at each Olympics. His personal best performances are 9.87 seconds for the 100 m, 19.97 seconds for the 200 metres (both Barbadian records), and 45.38 seconds for the 400 metres. He has held the indoor 55 metres world record (5.99 sec.) since 1997.

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Born	Obadele Olutosin Thompson 30 March 1976 (age 49) Saint Michael, Barbados
Zodiac	Aries
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Marion Jones

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2006 -

Married · 24 Feb 2007

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Amir info 1st child with Marion Jones Male b. Jul 2007 · Age: 18 · 2007- · Celebrity Baby

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Eva-Marie info 2nd child with Marion Jones Female b. 28 Jun 2009 · Age: 16 · 2009- · Celebrity Baby

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