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Following an appearance at the [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade|1970 World University Games]] where Nkounkou barely missed qualification to [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade – Men's 100 metres|the 100 m semifinals]] and was disqualified in [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|the 4 × 100 m]], Nkounkou's talent was first discovered in 1971, at an athletics meeting in [[Abidjan]] where Nkounkou again contested the 100 m and 4 × 100 m. This earned him selection onto the [[Republic of the Congo at the 1972 Summer Olympics|Congolese team at the 1972 Olympics]], where he and his teammates ([[Jean Pierre Basségéla]], [[Louis Nkandza]] and [[Théophile Nkounkou]]) were the only Congolese competitors to advance past the first round, and as of 2023 remain the only Congolese team to ever reach the semi-finals of the [[4 × 100 metres relay at the Olympics]].<ref name=lp /> |
Following an appearance at the [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade|1970 World University Games]] where Nkounkou barely missed qualification to [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade – Men's 100 metres|the 100 m semifinals]] and was disqualified in [[Athletics at the 1970 Summer Universiade – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|the 4 × 100 m]], Nkounkou's talent was first discovered in 1971, at an athletics meeting in [[Abidjan]] where Nkounkou again contested the 100 m and 4 × 100 m. This earned him selection onto the [[Republic of the Congo at the 1972 Summer Olympics|Congolese team at the 1972 Olympics]], where he and his teammates ([[Jean Pierre Basségéla]], [[Louis Nkandza]] and [[Théophile Nkounkou]]) were the only Congolese competitors to advance past the first round, and as of 2023 remain the only Congolese team to ever reach the semi-finals of the [[4 × 100 metres relay at the Olympics]].<ref name=lp /> |
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Following their success, that squad was nicknamed the "Migs Congolais", and they were active in international competition throughout the 1970s and 80s.<ref name=lp /> |
Following their success, that squad was nicknamed the "Migs Congolais", and they were active in international competition throughout the 1970s and 80s.<ref name=lp /> Highlights included qualifying for the finals and placing 7th at the [[Athletics at the 1979 Summer Universiade – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|1979 World University Games]], as well as competing in the [[Athletics at the 1983 Summer Universiade – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay|1983 edition]]. With a time of 39.5 seconds, they broke the [[List of Republic of the Congo records in athletics|Republic of Congo record]] in the 4 × 100 m at the [[Athletics at the African Games|African Games]].<ref name=lp /> |
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They qualified for the [[African Championships in Athletics|African Championships]] finals three times, at the inaugural edition [[1979 African Championships in Athletics|in 1979]] and at the following two editions [[1982 African Championships in Athletics|in Cairo]] and [[1984 African Championships in Athletics|in Rabat]].<ref name=lp /> |
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Nkounkou won a silver medal in the [[100 metres]] at the [[Athletics at the 1981 Central African Games|1981 Central African Games]], behind only defending champion [[Théophile Nkounkou]]. Both were given a time of 10.4 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athleticspodium.com/athlete/65692/antoine-ntsana|title=Antoine Ntsana|website=Athletics Podium}}</ref> |
Nkounkou won a silver medal in the [[100 metres]] at the [[Athletics at the 1981 Central African Games|1981 Central African Games]], behind only defending champion [[Théophile Nkounkou]]. Both were given a time of 10.4 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.athleticspodium.com/athlete/65692/antoine-ntsana|title=Antoine Ntsana|website=Athletics Podium}}</ref> |
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Antoine Ntsana Nkounkou |
Nickname | Jean Madia[1] |
Nationality | Congolese |
Born | Pointe-Noire | 13 September 1948 or 18 August 1948
Died | 11 November 2017[1] | (aged 69)
Sport | |
Sport | Sprinting |
Event | 4 × 100 metres relay |
Antoine Ntsana Nkounkou (13 September or 18 August 1948 – 11 November 2017) was a Congolese sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2]
Career
Following an appearance at the 1970 World University Games where Nkounkou barely missed qualification to the 100 m semifinals and was disqualified in the 4 × 100 m, Nkounkou's talent was first discovered in 1971, at an athletics meeting in Abidjan where Nkounkou again contested the 100 m and 4 × 100 m. This earned him selection onto the Congolese team at the 1972 Olympics, where he and his teammates (Jean Pierre Basségéla, Louis Nkandza and Théophile Nkounkou) were the only Congolese competitors to advance past the first round, and as of 2023 remain the only Congolese team to ever reach the semi-finals of the 4 × 100 metres relay at the Olympics.[1]
Following their success, that squad was nicknamed the "Migs Congolais", and they were active in international competition throughout the 1970s and 80s.[1] Highlights included qualifying for the finals and placing 7th at the 1979 World University Games, as well as competing in the 1983 edition. With a time of 39.5 seconds, they broke the Republic of Congo record in the 4 × 100 m at the African Games.[1]
They qualified for the African Championships finals three times, at the inaugural edition in 1979 and at the following two editions in Cairo and in Rabat.[1]
Nkounkou won a silver medal in the 100 metres at the 1981 Central African Games, behind only defending champion Théophile Nkounkou. Both were given a time of 10.4 seconds.[3]
Personal life
Nkounkou graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism in Moscow. He later became a physical education teacher and athletics coach.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "UN «MIG» VIENT DE S'ÉCRASER À BRAZZAVILLE" (PDF) (in French). Le Patriote. p. 16.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Antoine Nkounkou Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Antoine Ntsana". Athletics Podium.
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