George Daniels (sprinter)
Ghanaian sprinter (1950–2005)
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George Kofi Daniels (8 March 1950 – 13 August 2005) was a Ghanaian sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics[1] and 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] Additionally, he participated in the 1970 British Commonwealth Games[3] and won a silver medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games.[4]
Daniels was an All-American sprinter for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, placing runner-up in the 200 metres at the 1971 NCAA University Division Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[5]
In 2004, Daniels was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his niece.[6][7] He died on August 13, 2005, at the age of 56.[8]
