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Karim Olowu (KAB, Capee) was born on 7 June, 1924 in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian long jumper and sprinter (1924–2019). Discover Karim Olowu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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KAB, Capee |
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| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
7 June 1924 |
| Birthday |
7 June |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
14 August, 2019 |
| Died Place |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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Karim Olowu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Karim Olowu height not available right now. We will update Karim Olowu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Karim Olowu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Karim Olowu worth at the age of 95 years old? Karim Olowu’s income source is mostly from being a successful jumper. He is from Niger. We have estimated Karim Olowu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
jumper |
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Timeline
Alhaji Karim Ayinla Babalola "KAB" Olowu (OON) (7 June 1924 – 14 August 2019) was a Nigerian sprinter and long jumper who was part of Nigeria's first delegation to the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Olowu was born in Lagos, Nigeria on 7 June 1924 to B. M. S. Olowu and R. A. Olowu (née Tinubu).
He is the first grandson of Madam Tinubu and Saka Tinubu, part of a wealthy Yoruba family.
He attended Saint Paul's Primary School, Breadfruit Lagos where in 1936 he began his sporting career represented his school in the Empire Day Athletics in commemoration of the British Empire Day, which was celebrated in Britain and its colonies before the independence in 1960.
He later attended CMS Grammar School, Lagos where he was the sports prefect (Prefectus Ludorum).
Two years prior to his appearance at the Olympics, he participated in the 1950 British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) in Auckland, New Zealand.
He also took part in the Commonwealth Games of 1950, 1954 and 1958.
Olowu participated in the 1952 Summer Olympics and in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
He started working as a civil servant before he won a Federal Government scholarship to study Physical Education in Loughborough College Leicestershire, England in 1952.
He represented the country twice at the Olympics in 1952 and 1956 respectively in long jump and relay race.
At the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Canada, he won silver medals in long jump and the 4×110 yards relay, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win two medals at the Commonwealth Games.
He graduated with honors in 1955
Olowu was among the first group of Nigerians to participate in the Olympic Games.
He won silver medals in the long jump and sprint relay at the 1958 edition.
Olowu served in athletics in many other capacities.
He was a prominent member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for several years.
He was an official at the 8th Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica in 1966.
He was the chief starter at the 1973 All-Africa Games held in Lagos, Nigeria.
He also served as captain and as a coach of the national teams at various times.
After he retired from his athletics career, Olowu worked in the Nigerian Prison system but his love for sports was never far behind.
He set up the sports complex at the Nigerian Prison in Kirikiri, Lagos where he worked for some years and set up the then Prisons Athletics club which produced many athletes for Nigeria.
Olowu was married to Aminat Olowu (née Abina) until her death.
He was the Chairman of the Olowu descendants Union and he was also the head of the Tinubu Family.
He had many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the Nigerian team manager to the 1976 Summer Olympics, Montréal, Canada.
All the African countries eventually boycotted the Canada games because of the presence of the then apartheid South Africa at the games.
He served as the Chairman, Lagos State Sports Council.
At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics he became the first Nigerian Olympic torch bearer.
He was one of Africa's oldest living Olympians.
Olowu died on 14 August 2019 at his daughters family hospital and was buried the next day according to Muslim rites.
