Angela Bailey

Angela Bailey (28 February 1962 – August 2021) was an English-born Canadian track and field athlete.[1] She held the Canadian record in the 100 metres. She won an Olympic silver medal in the 4×100 metres relay at the 1984 Summer Olympics. She also won three silver medals at the Commonwealth Games. She was born in Coventry, England.[2]

Angela Bailey
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born(1962-02-28)28 February 1962
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Died31 July 2021(2021-07-31) (aged 59)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sport
CountryCanada
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprinting
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles 4x100m Relay
World Indoor Championships
1987 Indianapolis 60m
Commonwealth Games
1978 Edmonton 4x100 metres
1982 Brisbane 4x100 metres
1986 Edinburgh 4x100 metres
Pacific Conference Games
1981 Christchurch 100 metres
1981 Christchurch 200 metres
1981 Christchurch 4x100 metres
Pan American Junior Championships
1980 Sudbury 100 metres
1980 Sudbury 200 metres

Bailey died in August 2021 in Toronto, Ontario from cancer, aged 59.[3]

References
  1. "Canadian Olympian, sprinter Angela Bailey dies". Microsoft News. The Canadian Press. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. "Record-holding Canadian sprinter, Olympic medallist Angela Bailey dies at 59". CBC News. The Canadian Press. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  3. Buffery, Steve (2 August 2021). "Canadian sprint legend Angela Bailey dies". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2 August 2021.

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