Christopher Brathwaite
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Christopher Brathwaite (August 12, 1948 - November 12, 1984) was an athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres.
He was born in Maraval, Trinidad and attended East New Mexico University, Spokane Community College and Oregon University, from where he graduated with a BA and MA in sociology. He competed in two Olympic Games and at the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki.
Brathwaite died on November 12, 1984 from gunshot wounds in Eugene, Oregon.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Panama City, Panama | 5th | 4x100 m relay |
| 1975 | Pan American Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | 4x100 m relay |
| 1978 | Commonwealth Games | Edmonton, Canada | 7th | 200 m |
| Commonwealth Games | Edmonton, Canada | 2nd | 4x100 m relay | |
| 1982 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Havana, Cuba | 4th | 100 m |
| 1983 | Pan American Games | Caracas, Venezuela | 5th | 4x100 m relay |
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