George Daniels (sprinter)

George Kofi Daniels (8 March 1950 – 13 August 2005) was a Ghanaian sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics[1] and 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] Additionally, he participated in the 1970 British Commonwealth Games[3] and won a silver medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games.[4]

Daniels was an All-American sprinter for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, placing runner-up in the 200 metres at the 1971 NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[5]

In 2004, Daniels was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his niece.[6][7] He died on August 13, 2005, at the age of 56.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "George Daniels". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Olympedia – George Daniels". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  3. ↑ "Frozen in time: men's 100m final, 1970 | Sport | The Observer". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  4. ↑ "Commonwealth Games Medallists - Athletics (Men)". www.gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  5. ↑ "200 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Olympedia – Olympians Who Were Sent to Prison". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  7. ↑ "Former Ghanaian athlete imprisoned". GhanaWeb. 21 May 2004.
  8. ↑ "George Daniels Passes Away". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
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