John Regis
English sprinter and 4x100m relay champion
Born
October 13th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Achieved success as a prominent sprinter specializing in the 200 meters and 400 meters events. Competed for Great Britain in multiple international competitions. Won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Contributed to the British team’s victory in the 4x100 meters relay at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo. Set personal bests in his events and was part of the British relay team that broke the national record.
Bronze medal in 200m at 1992 Olympics
4x100m relay gold at 1991 World Championships
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