Eddy Monsels
Eddy Monsels (born 24 January 1948) is a Surinamese former sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics, becoming the first competitor to actually appear for Suriname in the Olympics. He is the brother of sprinter Sammy Monsels.[1] Eddy Monsels studied civil engineering at Leiden University.[2]
.jpg.webp) Eddy Monsels in 1970 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Eduard George Monsels |
| Nationality | Surinamese |
| Born | 24 January 1948 Paramaribo, Surinam |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event(s) | 100 metres |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Eddy Monsels Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- "Surinam's Lone Entry Eliminated", The Pittsburgh Press, 14 October 1968 p.36
| Olympic Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wim Esajas |
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Succeeded by Sammy Monsels |
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