Marvin Nash facts for kids
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| Nationality | Canadian | |||||||||||||
| Born | 7 December 1953 Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Sport | Sprinting | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres | |||||||||||||
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Marvin Nash is a Canadian athlete who was a very fast runner, known as a sprinter. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to Canada and went on to represent his new country in major international sports events.
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Marvin Nash's Sprinting Career
Marvin Nash was a talented sprinter, focusing on the 100 metres race. This is one of the shortest and fastest running events in track and field. He also excelled in relay races, where a team of runners passes a baton.
Competing at the Olympics
Marvin Nash had the honor of competing in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. He ran in the men's 100 metres event. The Olympics are the biggest sports competition in the world, bringing together athletes from many countries.
Pan American Games Success
In 1975, Marvin Nash competed in the 1975 Pan American Games held in Mexico City. These games are a major multi-sport event for athletes from the Americas. He was part of the Canadian team for the 4 × 100 metres relay race.
Winning a Bronze Medal
In the 4 × 100 metres relay, Marvin Nash teamed up with fellow Canadian sprinters Hugh Fraser, Albin Dukowski, and Bob Martin. Their teamwork paid off, and they won a bronze medal for Canada. This was a significant achievement for the team and for Marvin Nash's career.
