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When did Olympic medalist athlete Dion Landor passes away?
A)
9th January 2022
B)
10th January 2022
C)
11th January 2022
D)
12th January 2022

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 10th January 2022



Trinidad and Tobago Olympic and world medalist Dion Landor has died in a car accident at the age of 29. The governing body of World Athletics and Sports gave information about this on Tuesday. According to reports, Landor died in a car accident in Texas, USA on Monday(10th Jan 2022).
 
News of his death first appeared on social media in the United States and the Caribbean and was later confirmed by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee.
 
A three-time Olympian, who led his country to a medal for the bronze relay at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. He then went on to win bronze medals in two world indoor 400s and 4x400m.
 
Born on 28 October 1992 in Mount Hope, the sprinter began his career with local club Abilene Wildcats before moving to the United States.
 
He made his global debut at the 2009 World Under 18 Championships in Bresnon and competed in the 2010 World Under 20 Championships in Moncton. Subsequently, at the age of 19, he made his Olympic debut in London.

Published On : January 14, 2022
Category : Sports
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