Abdul Karim Amu
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Abdul Karim Ohimai•Amu |
| Used name | Abdul Karim•Amu |
| Born | 13 November 1933 in Lagos, Lagos (NGR) |
| Died | 9 February 2010 (aged 76 years 2 months 26 days) in Lagos, Lagos (NGR) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 77 kg |
| NOC |  Nigeria |
Biography
Abdul Karim Amu had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×110 yards Relay (with Edward Ajado, Karim Olowu, and Muslim Arogundade). In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 220 yards Amu was eliminated in the semi-finals and in the 100 yards he was eliminated in the heats.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.4 (1961); 400 – 46.74 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Abdul Karim Amu | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h3 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | AC h4 r1/3 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Abdul Karim Amu | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h2 r3/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | AC h1 r2/3 | ||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | NGR |
Abdul Karim Amu | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | 5 h1 r1/3 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–1–0 1954 Vancouver ATH silver: 4×110 yards relay)