Musa Dogon Yaro
Musa Dogon Yaro (27 February 1945 – August 2008) was a Nigerian sprinter. Father of 4, Albert Dogonyaro, Michael Dogonyaro, Andrew Dogonyaro, and Lisa Dogonyaro. Also a grandfather of 1 Akira Dogonyaro; daughter of oldest son Albert. Musa competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1] 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.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 27 February 1945 |
| Died | August 2008 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Musa Dogon Yaro Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- Ijirigho, Bruce (27 January 2009). "Farewell to a Fallen Comrade Dr. Musa Dogonyaro:". Nigeriaworld.com.
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