Emmanuel Matadi

Emmanuel Matadi born 15 April 1991 in Monrovia, Liberia. Liberian Olympian specializing in sprinting events.[2] Matadi has represented his birth country of Liberia in the 2016 Rio Olympics, African Senior Championship and 2017 world championships. Matadi has become more than just a sprinter in the eyes of Liberia's citizens but more so a national hero.

Emmanuel Matadi

Matadi at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born	(1991-04-15) 15 April 1991 Monrovia, Liberia
Education	Minnesota State University Mankato
Height	6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
Weight	215 lb (97kg)
Sport
Country	Liberia
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 m, 200 m
College team	Mankato Mavericks[1]
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  Liberia African Championships 2016 Durban 200 m

Matadi attended the University Of Louisville before transferring to Minnesota State University, Mankato. At MNSU Matadi won national titles in the 100m and 200m, also holds Liberia's national records in the 60m, 100m and 200 metres. Internationally; Matadi won bronze in the 200 metres at the 2016 African Championships and made his Olympic debut while competing for Liberia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 100m and 200m. He was the flag bearer for Liberia in the Parade of Nations.[3]

2017 world championships Matadi was one of three Africans to advance to the semifinals of the 100m in London.