Friday 23 April 2021

Jamaican Olympian, Dennis Johnson OD, Dies


Outstanding sportsman Dennis Johnson OD, has passed on. His son Peter reported to me this morning. Dennis has been ill for a number of days and he succumbed to his illness last night.

Dennis Johnson  was born on May 6, 1939, and he is a former Jamaican sprinter who equalled the world record, 9.3 seconds, for the 100-yard dash in 1961. Johnson later became a coach and advisor, and the architect of the Jamaican athletics programme.

Dennis has played a pivotal role developing the sports programme at UTech under the leadership of Dr. Alfred Sangster the first President of the University. His work had national Impact.


Links to more information:

  1. Olympedia
  2. UTech 60th Anniversary
  3. Dennis Johnson facing covid-19 challenges



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