Thomas Obi

Thomas Obi is a Nigerian sprinter who ceompeted at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Biography

Obi competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.
Obi finished second behind Keith Gardner in the 120 yards hurdles event at the British 1958 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he won a silver medal in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4×110 yards relay (with Jimmy Omagbemi, Smart Akraka, and Victor Odofin. At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Obi was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 120 yards hurdles and in the quarter-finals of the 100 yards.