Robert Esmie
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert•Esmie |
| Used name | Robert•Esmie |
| Nick/petnames | Blastoff |
| Born | 5 July 1972 in Kingston, Kingston (JAM) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | Concord International |
| NOC |  Canada |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Born in Jamaica, Robert Esmie was a part of the best 4x100 m relay team in the mid-90s, along with Glenroy Gilbert, Bruny Surin and Donovan Bailey. Esmie’s 4x100 relay medals include golds at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, the 1995 and 1997 World Championships, and the 1996 Olympics, adding a bronze at the 1993 Worlds. Individually Esmie won a bronze medal in the 60 metres at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, and made the final of the 100 at the 1993 Worlds, where he finished seventh.
Personal Best: 100 – 10.10 (1997).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CAN |
Robert Esmie | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Canada | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Athletics Championships (2–0–1 1993 Stuttgart bronze: 4×100 m relay; 1995 Göteborg gold: 4×100 m relay; 1997 Stuttgart gold: 4×100 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships (0–0–1 1995 Barcelona bronze: 60 m)