Gaoussou Koné

Ivorian sprinter
Gaoussou Koné
Personal information
Born28 April 1944 (1944-04-28) (age 80)
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing  Ivory Coast
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1965 Brazzaville 100 m
Gold medal – first place 1965 Brazzaville 200 m
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1967 Tokyo 100 m

Gaoussou Koné (born 28 April 1944) is a former sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country at three consecutive Summer Olympics: 1964, 1968 and 1972. He is best known for winning two gold medals (100 and 200 metres) at the 1965 All-Africa Games.

Personal bests

  • 100 metres – 10.21 (1967)
  • 200 metres – 21.1 (1965)

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gaoussou Koné". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04.


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African Games champions in men's 100 metres
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African Games champions in men's 200 metres
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Summer Universiade champions in men's 100 metres
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