Benjamin Youla
Benjamin Youla (born 12 November 1975) is a retired sprinter from Republic of the Congo who specialised in the 400 metres.[2] He represented his country at the 2000 Summer Olympics as well as two World Championships.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1975[1] |
| Education | Huston–Tillotson University |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 metres |
His personal bests in the event are 45.74 seconds outdoors (Fairfax 2001) and 49.15 seconds indoors (Houston 2004).[3] Both are standing national record.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  Republic of the Congo | |||||
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 26th (qf) | 400 m | 46.29 |
| 1999 | All-Africa Games | Johannesburg, South Africa | 25th (h) | 400 m | 50.33 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 61st (h) | 400 m | 47.54 |
| 2001 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Ottawa, Canada | 5th | 400 m | 46.44 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 23rd (h) | 400 m | 45.92 | |
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