Byron LaBeach (11 October 1930 – 12 December 2021) was a Jamaican sprinter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Life and career
editLaBeach 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
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Jamaica | |||||
| 1952 | Olympic Gamess | Helsinki, Finland | 17th (qf) | 100 m | 11.05 |
| 1954 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 4th | 100 m | 10.8 |
| 5th | 200 m | 22.2 | |||
| 1st | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.06 | |||
| 1st | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:12.25 | |||
References
edit- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "Former Jamaican Olympian, Byron LaBeach Dies at Age 91". South Florida Caribbean News. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
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