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Clifton Forbes

Clifton Forbes

Jamaican sprinter (1946–2010)


Clifton L. Forbes (February 18, 1946 March 1, 2010) was an Olympic athlete, who represented Jamaica at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won a bronze medal in the 4×400 metre relay at the 1967 Pan American Games.

Later he served as a manager for teams to the Olympic, Commonwealth, Pan American, Central America and Caribbean Games, and a trainer of the national netball team.

Death

On March 1, 2010, Forbes died at the age of 64 after a long illness.

References

  • Clifton Forbes' obituary at the Jamaica Gleaner
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Clifton Forbes". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
  • Clifton Forbes' obituary at the Jamaica Star



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