Age, Biography and Wiki
Mani Jegathesan was born on 2 November, 1943 in Malaysia, is a Malaysian sprinter. Discover Mani Jegathesan'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 80 years old?
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80 years old |
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Scorpio |
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2 November 1943 |
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2 November |
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Malaysia
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He is a member of famous sprinter with the age 80 years old group.
Mani Jegathesan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Mani Jegathesan height not available right now. We will update Mani Jegathesan'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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Mani Jegathesan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mani Jegathesan worth at the age of 80 years old? Mani Jegathesan’s income source is mostly from being a successful sprinter. He is from Malaysia. We have estimated Mani Jegathesan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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sprinter |
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Timeline
Tan Sri Jegathesan Manikavasagam (born 2 November 1943), is often referred to as the Flying Doctor of Malaysia for his athletic achievements in Asia, despite being firstly a medical student then a doctor.
He was an icon in the 1960s, regarded as the "Golden Era" of Malaysian athletics.
In his heyday, he was regarded as the fastest man in Asia.
He served the government health service for 32 years including the posts of Director of the Institute for Medical Research and Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Dr Jega has competed in three consecutive Olympic Games, namely Rome (1960), Tokyo (1964) and Mexico (1968).
In 1966, he earned the accolade of being the fastest man in Asia by winning three gold medals at the Bangkok Asian Games in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m Men's Relay events.
At the Kingston Commonwealth Games in 1966, Dr Jega became the first Malaysian to qualify for the final of the 220-yard (now the 200 m) race.
He qualified for two 200m semi-finals and the national record he set in 1968 (20.92s) stood for 49 years until it was broken in 2017.
Jegathesan is a Medical Researcher; and was appointed Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Medical Commission and honorary Medical Advisor for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
He served as Chairman of the Medical Council, and the Anti-Doping Commission of the Olympic council of Asia.
He also served as the Deputy President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM).
Dr Jegathesan was not only an accomplished athlete, doctor and researcher, but held important responsibilities as Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Medical Commission and honorary Medical Advisor for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
In an interview with the New Straits Times, Dr Jega said it was a great honour, to serve his country.
"But in whatever capacity, being part of the Commonwealth Games in itself keeps the adrenaline pumping as it brings back fond memories," he said.
