Byron LaBeach (11 October 1930 – 12 December 2021) was a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Life and career

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LaBeach was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on 11 October 1930.[1] He won gold medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games with the Jamaican 4×100 metres relay and 4×400 metres relay teams. He was the brother of Panamanian sprinter Lloyd La Beach.[2] Byron LaBeach died on 12 December 2021, at the age of 91.[2]

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Jamaica
1952 Olympics Helsinki, Finland 5th, Qtr 1 100 m 11.05/11.0

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Byron LaBeach". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Former Jamaican Olympian, Byron LaBeach Dies at Age 91". South Florida Caribbean News. Retrieved 15 December 2021.