Jimmy Thoronka
Sierra Leonean sprinter
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| Intro | Sierra Leonean sprinter | |
| Places | Sierra Leone | |
| is | Runner Athlete Sprinter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 6 June 1994 | |
| Age | 30 years | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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Biography
Jimmy Thoronka (born June 6, 1994) is a professional sprinter from Sierra Leone. He defected from his native country to live in England after competing in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. His mother and four siblings were killed by ebola, and he was arrested in March 2015 found living on the streets in London. He then had a legal battle with the government of the United Kingdom after his application to stay was rejected.
In May 2018, he was granted the ability to stay in the UK.
Major international competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Athletics at the Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 6th (Heat 1, Heats) | 4x100m | 40.55 |
Domestic competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | United Kingdom Indoor Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 5th (Heat 5, Heats) | 60m | 7.00 |