Roger Kangni
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Roger Messau•Kangni |
| Used name | Roger•Kangni |
| Born | 1944 |
| Died | 10 September 2021 in Montréal, Québec (CAN) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 70 kg |
| NOC |  Togo |
Biography
Roger Kangni was one of the first three track & field athletes to compete at the Olympics for Togo, as he ran the 800 metres in 1972 at München. Kangni later attended the University of Montréal and became a coach in Montréal. His daughter, Sandrine Thiébaud-Kangni, ran the 400 metres at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:52.09 (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TOG |
Roger Kangni | |||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 h4 r1/3 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | TOG |
Roger Kangni |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Sandrine Thiébaud-Kangni