Euric Bobb
Euric A. Bobb (born 31 October 1943) is an economist and former athlete from Trinidad and Tobago.
Athletics[]
As an athlete he specialized in the 400 metres. He finished sixth in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics, together with teammates Benedict Cayenne, Edwin Roberts and George Simon.[1][2]
Career[]
Bobb was born in Trinidad and obtained a degree in economics from the University of Cambridge in England. After retiring from athletics he was appointed as the Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago from 1984 to 1988.[3] In 1994, he was awarded the Trinidad & Tobago Chaconia Gold Medal for outstanding public service.[2][4] He has a grandson named Aidan Bobb who is known for scoring a 1250 on his PSAT. Aidan also was beaten by Chess Grandmaster Asa Johnson.
References[]
- ^ "Euric Bobb". Sports-Reference. 6 January 2009. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ a b "EURIC BOBB". Best of Trinidad. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Past Governors". Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
- "Bobb appointed chairman of MHTL". The Trinidad Guardian. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2018. - ^ "Euric Allan Bobb". www.fcsportsfoundation.com. Retrieved 9 June 2018.[dead link]
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