Christopher Brathwaite
Christopher Anthony Brathwaite (August 12, 1948 - November 12, 1984) was an athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres.
He was born in Maraval, Trinidad and attended , Spokane Community College and University of Oregon, from where he graduated with a BA and MA in sociology. He was Trinidad and Tobago 100/200 metres champion in 1978, and he won these titles again in 1983.
He competed in two Olympic Games where he reached the semi-final of the 100 metres at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and the quarter final of the 200 metres.[1] He also competed at the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki.
Chris Brathwaite died on November 12, 1984 having received gunshot wounds from sniper fire while running in Eugene, Oregon.[2] The perpetrator, who later committed suicide, was found to have used cocaine prior to the shooting. About 400 people attended the funeral.[3]
Achievements[]
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Panama City, Panama | 5th | 4 × 100 m relay |
| 1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | 4 × 100 m relay |
| 1978 | Commonwealth Games | Edmonton, Canada | 7th | 100 m |
| 2nd | 4 × 100 m relay | |||
| 1982 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Havana, Cuba | 4th | 100 m |
| 1983 | Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 5th | 4 × 100 m relay |
References[]
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Christopher Brathwaite Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Sniper at Oregon university slays ex-Olympic sprinter." New York Times 13 Nov. 1984: A20. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 12 Oct. 2010.
- ^ "Olympic runner killed by sniper remembered". United Press International. November 17, 1984. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of Trinidad and Tobago
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1975 Pan American Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1983 Pan American Games
- Pan American Games competitors for Trinidad and Tobago
- Male murder victims
- University of Oregon alumni
- Trinidad and Tobago people murdered abroad
- People murdered in Oregon
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- Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Trinidad and Tobago
- Competitors at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games
- Competitors at the 1982 Central American and Caribbean Games