Musa Dogonyaro
Nigerian sprinter and middle-distance runner
About Musa Dogonyaro
Lived 1945 – 2008 (aged 62–63). Musa Dogonyaro was a Nigerian sprinter and middle-distance runner.
Musa Dogon Yaro (27 February 1945 – August 2008) was a Nigerian sprinter. Musa competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Personal life
Dogonyaro attended Biola University, where he was a football and track athlete. He later earned a doctorate degree in physical education. He worked at the Kaduna State Sports Council and was later director of Sports development at the Federal Ministry of Sports.
He was a father of four children.
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Who was Musa Dogonyaro?
Nigerian sprinter and middle-distance runner (1945-2008)
When was Musa Dogonyaro born?
Musa Dogonyaro was born on 27 February 1945 in Kagoro.
When did Musa Dogonyaro die?
Musa Dogonyaro died in 2008.
What was Musa Dogonyaro's occupation?
Musa Dogonyaro was a sprinter and middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Musa Dogonyaro?
Musa Dogonyaro was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Musa Dogonyaro. https://biography.guide/musa-dogonyaro/
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