About Amadou Meïté
Lived 1949 – 2014 (aged 64). Amadou Meïté was an Ivorian sprinter.
Amadou Meïté (November 28, 1949 – February 11, 2014) was a sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire, who represented his country twice at the Summer Olympics, in 1972 and 1976. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 100 metres at the 1978 All-Africa Games.
History Meïté was the father of Ben Youssef Meïté, a double African champion in 2010 and 2012 in 100 and 200 meters, respectively.
Personal bests 100 metres – 10.32 (1980)
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Who was Amadou Meïté?
Ivorian sprinter (1949-2014)
When was Amadou Meïté born?
Amadou Meïté was born on 28 November 1949.
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Amadou Meïté died on 11 February 2014 in Abidjan.
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Amadou Meïté was a sprinter.
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Amadou Meïté was Ivorian.
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