| Nationality | Nigerian |
|---|---|
| Sport | Table tennis |
| Birth date | 7 January 1960 |
| Death date | 29 January 2012 (aged 52) |
| Death place | Lagos, Nigeria |
Oluwayomi Bankole Wiekliffe, Listenalso known by his nickname Hawk (7 January 1960 – 29 January 2012) was a Nigerian table tennis player.[1] He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2] He also placed second in the 1984 Asoju Oba Tournament, won two African Championships, and won the 2008 Odumbaku Cup.[2]
In 2004, Bankole was convicted of armed robbery and spent four years in prison. He died on January 29, 2012 at the age of 52.[2]
References
- ^ "Nigeria’s table tennis legend, Yomi Bankole, passes on". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
- ^ "Yomi Bankole". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 July 2020.