Pearson Jordan
Barbadian sprinter (1950–2020)
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Pearson G. Jordan (23 October 1950 – 28 March 2020) was a Barbadian sprinter.[1] He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2] Jordan competed for the Louisiana State University Tigers from 1976 to 1979. He was part of the championship 4 × 400 m relay in 1979.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 October 1950 Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados |
| Died | 28 March 2020 (aged 69) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 100 metres |
Jordan who was originally from Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados,[4] died of complications from COVID-19 on 28 March 2020, at age 69 in Dallas during the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas.[5][6] Jordan was the first announced death of an Olympian from the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Barbados | |||||
| 1974 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 11th (h) | 100 m | 11.06 |
| 8th (sf) | 200 m | 21.74 | |||
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Canada | 51st (h) | 100 m | 10.95 |
| 16th (h) | 4 × 100 m relay | 41.15 | |||
Personal bests
- 100 metres – 10.3 (1973)
