The Gazelle from Chandor
Quiz question.
In 1962, who was the supreme sprinter in the whole of the Commonwealth?
No kidding, it was someone with roots in Chandor (Goa): Seraphino Antao.
In 1962, at the Commonwealth Games in Perth, Seraphino (running for Kenya) won the 100 yards and 220 yards golden double. It's reported that Seraphino still remains the only Kenyan to have ever won gold in the short sprints at any world level.
Fondly known as "Gazelle" in his youth, we can perhaps call Seraphino the fastest Goan in the world!
Seraphino was born in Chandor; he grew up in and ran for Kenya; he currently resides in the UK.
The Goan Voice UK has a link that includes articles about Seraphino in the media.
For a detailed list of Seraphino's athletic feathers in the cap, see the Sporty Goans blog.
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