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Leon Baptiste

1985–

United Kingdom

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Leon Sylvanus Baptiste (born 23 May 1985) is an English former sprinter who specialised in the 100 metres and 200 metres events. He became the 100 m European junior champion in 2004 and won his first major title six years later by taking the 200 m gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi. He competed domestically for Enfield and Haringey Athletic Club and was coached by Michael Khmel at Loughborough University.

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